The FB-6C is an advanced, highly mobile Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) system evolved from the FB-6 series, designed to counter a wide spectrum of modern aerial threats — including high-speed jets, precision-guided munitions, cruise missiles, and drone swarms — in complex electronic warfare environments. Integrating active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, infrared search and track (IRST), dual-missile types, and full network-centric warfare capability, the FB-6C delivers unmatched situational awareness, rapid engagement, and battlefield survivability.
Mounted on a rugged 6×6 tactical wheeled platform, the FB-6C serves as a cornerstone of modern layered air defense networks. It combines long-range detection, multi-target tracking, and simultaneous engagement capabilities in a single compact unit, making it ideal for protecting maneuver forces, critical infrastructure, and forward operating bases against evolving asymmetric and peer-level threats.
Key Features
- Dual-Missile Armament: Equipped with 4 ready-to-fire missiles — configurable mix of FN-16 (IR-guided) and FM-90N (radar-guided, low-altitude optimized).
- Advanced Sensor Fusion: Integrated X-band AESA surveillance radar + dual-band IRST + EO/IR tracker for all-weather, anti-jamming target acquisition.
- 360° Coverage: Fully rotating turret with independent radar and optical sensors.
- Multi-Target Tracking: Capable of tracking up to 15 aerial targets simultaneously, engaging 2 at once.
- Network-Centric Operations: Full integration with C4I systems, external radar cueing, and UAV-based early warning.
- High Mobility & Shoot-and-Scoot: Rapid deployment (< 12 sec from alert to launch), quick displacement after firing.
- Electronic Warfare Resilience: Operates effectively under heavy jamming using passive IRST-only mode.
- Armored Protection: STANAG 4569 Level 3 ballistic and mine protection; NBC-ready cabin.
- Open Architecture Design: Supports future upgrades in software, sensors, and missile compatibility.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| System Designation | FB-6C Mobile SHORAD System |
| Platform | 6×6 High-Mobility Tactical Vehicle (e.g., TC-5 or equivalent) |
| Vehicle Dimensions | ~7.8 m (L) × 2.8 m (W) × 3.4 m (H) |
| Combat Weight | ~16 tons |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, Fire Control Officer, Driver) |
| Max Speed | ≥ 105 km/h (road), ≥ 40 km/h (off-road) |
| Range | ≥ 800 km |
| Fording Depth | 1.5 m |
| Search Radar | X-band AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) |
| Radar Detection Range | Up to 30 km (vs. fighter), 15 km (vs. UAV) |
| Tracking Sensors | Dual-Band IRST (3–5 μm / 8–10 μm), HD EO Camera |
| Fire Control System | Digital fire control computer with AI-assisted threat prioritization |
| Missile Types | FN-16 (IIR-guided), FM-90N (RF semi-active or ARH variant) |
| Number of Missiles | 4 (ready-to-fire; 2 FN-16 + 2 FM-90N, configurable) |
| Reload Capability | Optional external reload pod (4 additional missiles) |
| Effective Range | FN-16: 0.6 – 6.5 km; FM-90N: 1.5 – 9 km |
| Effective Altitude | 15 m – 5,000 m |
| Engagement Capacity | Track 15 targets, engage 2 simultaneously |
| Reaction Time | < 12 seconds (from detection to launch) |
| Operating Temperature | -45°C to +60°C |
| Protection Level | STANAG 4569 Level 3 (ballistic), Level 3a (mine) |
| Communication & Data Link | Secure UHF/VHF, MIDS/LVT, Ethernet, Fiber Optic Interface |
| IFF System | Mode 5 / Mode S (integrated with radar & tracker) |
| Power Supply | Onboard generator (5 kW), battery backup |
| Self-Contained Operation | Yes (radar, tracking, command, weapons in one unit) |
Operational Roles
- Maneuver Force Protection: Escorts armored columns and mechanized infantry in high-threat zones.
- Base Air Defense: Defends FOBs, airfields, and logistics hubs from drones and loitering munitions.
- Urban & Mountain Warfare: Excels in terrain-limited environments with sensor fusion and low-altitude coverage.
- Drone Swarm Countermeasures: Uses rapid reaction time and dual-mode missiles to defeat small UAS swarms.
- Integrated Air Defense Node: Acts as a mobile node in larger IADS, receiving cueing from strategic radars or AWACS.
Support & Export Configuration
The FB-6C is available for international customers with:
- Comprehensive training simulators (tactical & technical)
- Maintenance and diagnostic tools
- Spare parts packages and field repair kits
- Optional integration with third-party radars or C2 systems
The system complies with international arms transfer standards and can be customized to meet specific national requirements.
