Algerian army acquired Buk-M2E air-defence system 81708171

August 2017 Global Defence & Security Industry - Military - Army News
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Algerian army acquired Russian-made Buk-M2E surface-to-air missile systems
According to Defenceweb website, the Algerian military has acquired Buk-M2E surface-to-air missile systems, which were seen during a recent exercise.
     
According to Defenceweb website, the Algerian military has acquired Buk-M2E surface-to-air missile systems, which were seen during a recent exercise. Buk-M2E-K
     
The August issue of the Algerian People's National Army's (ANP) El-Djeich magazine shows an image of a Buk-M2 transporter-erector-launcher on a MZKT 6922 6x6 wheeled vehicle (rather than a more commonly used tracked vehicle). The photo appears to have been taken during the Majd 2017 exercise last month, with a Buk-M2 launching a 9M317-series missile.

The Buk-M2E (SA-17 Grizzly) is a medium-range air defence missile designed and manufactured by Almaz-Antey. It can be used against aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. Up to 24 targets can be engaged simultaneously. Effective range is over 20 km. A typical employment comprises a command post, detection and target designation radar and transporter-erector-launchers.