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The canisters of K-340P self-propelled launcher (SPL)
and the K342R transporter-loader (TL) are made of multi-layer composite
material panels shaped to ensure the absorption of radar signals in
several essential segments of electro-magnetic spectrum. The maximum
absorption of radar signals is attained primarily in those spectral
bands in which space- and air-based radio and electronic reconnaissance
systems operate. As a result, the SPL`s and TL`s radar signatures has
been reduced by 15 to 20 times. "This significantly reduces the
probability of being detected by enemy" the official added.
K-340P, K342R and K380R mobile command post (MCP) vehicles are based
on MZKT-7930 chassis manufactured by the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant.
K-340P and K342R are equipped with two Onyx 3M55 supersonic cruise missiles
(SS-N-26 Strobile/Yakhont) each.
Bastion-P CMMS was accepted for service in 2010. Three battalions of
Bastion-P went to service with the 11th independent missile and artillery
brigade (Black Sea fleet) located near Anapa. Every battalion includes
four SPL, four TL, MCP and technical support systems. The unit can be
complemented with target designation vehicle equipped with Monolith-B
radar.
Following Crimea's integration into Russia, one Bastion-P battalion
of the 11th brigade was transferred to the vicinity of Sevastopol. On
September 9, 2014 it participated in drills, firing at several sea targets
located at 90 km range. According to Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD),
all targets were destroyed.
Previously, Vietnam and Syria received, respectively, one and two batallions
of Bastion-P CMMS in export modification.
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