MAZ‑7310 / MAZ‑543 with 4K51 “Rubezh” Coastal v1.0
MAZ‑7310 / MAZ‑543 with 4K51 “Rubezh” Coastal Missile System
Below is the complete description in English and without icons, written in a clean, technical, military‑style format.
System Overview
– The 4K51 Rubezh is a Soviet mobile coastal defense missile system mounted on the MAZ‑543 heavy 8×8 chassis (part of the MAZ‑7310 family). It integrates a surveillance radar, fire‑control equipment, and two KT‑161 missile launch containers on a single self‑propelled vehicle. The system was introduced in 1978 and widely exported.
Primary Components
– Chassis: MAZ‑543 / MAZ‑543M (derived from MAZ‑7310 series).
– Radar: 3Ts‑25 “Garpun” (Harpoon), foldable and hydraulically elevated.
– Launchers: Two KT‑161 containers for P‑15M, P‑21, or P‑22 anti‑ship missiles.
– Crew: Five personnel (driver plus four operators).
– Combat Role: Autonomous coastal anti‑ship strike platform with integrated detection and targeting.
Missile Capabilities
– Supported Missiles: P‑15M Termit, P‑21 (active radar seeker), P‑22 (infrared seeker).
– Effective Range: Up to approximately 80 km depending on missile type and radar horizon.
– Guidance: Radar or infrared, depending on missile variant.
– Launch Method: Containerized, cold‑launch sequence with automated targeting.
MAZ‑7310 / MAZ‑543 Chassis Specifications
– Engine: D12A‑525 diesel, 38.9 liters, 525 horsepower.
– Drive: 8×8 all‑wheel drive.
– Maximum Speed: Approximately 60 km/h.
– Operational Range: Around 500 km.
– Fuel Consumption: Roughly 80 liters per 100 km.
Dimensions:
– Length: 11.7 m
– Width: 3.0 m
– Height: about 3.0 m
– Gross Weight: Up to 43 tons depending on configuration.
– Suspension: Torsion‑bar independent suspension.
Vehicle Layout
– Left‑side driver cabin typical of MAZ‑543V configuration.
– Central module containing radar, electronics, and fire‑control systems.
– Rear platform with two missile containers mounted side‑by‑side.
– Foldable radar mast stored forward during transport.
– External compartments for generators, communication systems, and hydraulic units.
– Typical Animations for Simulation or Modding
– Radar mast elevation and folding sequence.
– Rotation of the rear launch platform.
– Opening of KT‑161 container doors.
– Missile launch cycle for P‑15M/P‑21/P‑22.
Designation Meaning
MAZ7310_4K51_Rubezh refers to the complete integrated system:
A MAZ‑7310/543 heavy 8×8 vehicle equipped with the 4K51 Rubezh coastal missile complex, including radar, fire‑control cabin, and dual KT‑161 launchers.
