Arachne
A fitting name, as the main SHORAD of the GAC is a modification of the Israeli SPYDER-SR system. The GAC uses Mercedes Benz MAN trucks.
Force Composition[]
- CCU
- MLU
- MLU
- MLU
- MLU
- MLU
Sensory[]
The Command and Control Unit of an Arachne battery carry a single Elta EL/M 2106 ATAR 3D surveilance radar. The Elta EL/M 2106 can track up to 60 targets at any given time. It also houses the command personnel and computers that make an Arachne battery operational.
Upgrades[]
FLIR[]
To enhace detection of enemy aircraft without needing to light up a flare (giving away its position), the Arachne CCU can obtain a FLIR suite.
Armament[]
MLU (5)[]
The Mobile Launcher Units of an Arachne battery carry four missiles each: two Derby medium-range SAMs and two Python-5 short-range SAMs.
Derby SL-MRAAM (2)[]
The Derby missile provides defense against enemy aircraft up to 35 kilometers away. It is a radar-guided ECCM-equipped medium-range air-to-air missile adapted for surface use.
Python-5 SL-SRAAM (2)[]
The Python-5 is one of Rafael's most outstanding dogfighting IIR missiles, and the one in the Arachne battery is only slightly modified for ground use. It has excellent maneuverability, making it hard to evade. Which means, if you don't destroy the missile, it will destroy you—if you're inside of 10 kilometers.
Upgrades[]
None.
Protection[]
ECMs, and sheetmetal.
Upgrades[]
None.
Mobility[]
Mounted on Mercedes-Benz MAN trucks.
Upgrades[]
None.