1:100 MZKT-7930 Astrolog with 92N6E "Grave Stone" Radar
The 92N6, also known as Grave Stone, is a multi-role fire control radar intended to provide missile guidance for the S-400 missile system. The radar system lies on a 8x8 high mobility truck system and enables the S-400 air defense system to engage up to 36 targets simultaneously. The 92N6 radar system was developed by Almaz-Antey Concern as part of the S-400 air defense system entering into service on April 28, 2007. Each S-400 battalion includes at least one 92N6 engagement radar system.
92N6E “Grave Stone” is an I/J-band multi-function phased-array trailer-mounted engagement radar with digital beam steering for use with the SA-21 “Growler” theatre defence missile (Russian designator: S-400 “Triumf”, Cyrillic: С-400 «Триумф»). It looks like, and is a direct successor of the engagement radar 30N6E “Flap Lid” in context of the S-300. A significant difference in appearance is that the 92N6E radar is mounted on a special MZKT-7930 (8x8) truck chassis, while the 30N6E is built on the MAZ-7910 (8x8). New processors and digital technologies allow the 92N6E to double the missile range compared to the older 30N6E variant.
The 92N6E uses (like the AN/MPQ-53 “PATRIOT”) a transmission type of space feeded phased array antenna with a complex monopulse horn feed into the rear plane of the antenna, using a microwave lens (as seen in Figure 1: the round object on the cabins roof). This antenna has low sidelobes as protection against noise jammers and anti-radar missiles. The 92N6E can control up to 12 missiles of type 40N6 against 6 aims in a range up to 400 km. Every missile is fitted with an active radar sensor and is involved in calculating of the precise target position (Track via Missile).
Yes, the turrets/radar arrays are all separate and rest in a recessed hole which can be used to place the stowed or deployed turret into. Additionally the outriggers are modeled in stowed and deployed positions as well. I did intentionally leave the deployed outriggers slightly off the ground to avoid them being caught on things and ripped off as tiny bits often do.
Printing Destructions:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ALLOW PROGRAMS LIKE WINDOWS NATIVE 3D BUILDER TO REPAIR THE MODEL OR YOU WILL GET ERRORS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT ALLOW THE MODEL TO PRINT CORRECTLY
I have broken these models up some and they will fit on the old school Elegoo Mars printers just fine if you print it vertically. I prefer to print these on my Peopoly so not only can I print them in 1 piece I can print 12 at a time. It does come with both a stowed and deployed version. The stowed version is 1 piece while the deployed version is in several pieces to help avoid super tiny or thin bits. That being said, there is also an OBJ file with the assembled vehicle included for reference when you go to glue it together.
Aside from that, on printers like Elegoo Mars and Anycubic Photon, if you rotate the model 90 degrees with the end down, just add your supports and print away. The weapons are modeled onto the aircraft and once I get my camera situation sorted out I’ll post pics, prints just fine
For resin I prefer to use Siraya Tech Simple Clear mixed with Tenacious. I use 75-80 Simple to 20-25% Tenacious. This has not given me any problems since I started this mix and the only time I get failures now is when I am experimenting with things or forget to do my supports right.
92N6E “Grave Stone” is an I/J-band multi-function phased-array trailer-mounted engagement radar with digital beam steering for use with the SA-21 “Growler” theatre defence missile (Russian designator: S-400 “Triumf”, Cyrillic: С-400 «Триумф»). It looks like, and is a direct successor of the engagement radar 30N6E “Flap Lid” in context of the S-300. A significant difference in appearance is that the 92N6E radar is mounted on a special MZKT-7930 (8x8) truck chassis, while the 30N6E is built on the MAZ-7910 (8x8). New processors and digital technologies allow the 92N6E to double the missile range compared to the older 30N6E variant.
The 92N6E uses (like the AN/MPQ-53 “PATRIOT”) a transmission type of space feeded phased array antenna with a complex monopulse horn feed into the rear plane of the antenna, using a microwave lens (as seen in Figure 1: the round object on the cabins roof). This antenna has low sidelobes as protection against noise jammers and anti-radar missiles. The 92N6E can control up to 12 missiles of type 40N6 against 6 aims in a range up to 400 km. Every missile is fitted with an active radar sensor and is involved in calculating of the precise target position (Track via Missile).
Yes, the turrets/radar arrays are all separate and rest in a recessed hole which can be used to place the stowed or deployed turret into. Additionally the outriggers are modeled in stowed and deployed positions as well. I did intentionally leave the deployed outriggers slightly off the ground to avoid them being caught on things and ripped off as tiny bits often do.
Printing Destructions:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ALLOW PROGRAMS LIKE WINDOWS NATIVE 3D BUILDER TO REPAIR THE MODEL OR YOU WILL GET ERRORS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT ALLOW THE MODEL TO PRINT CORRECTLY
I have broken these models up some and they will fit on the old school Elegoo Mars printers just fine if you print it vertically. I prefer to print these on my Peopoly so not only can I print them in 1 piece I can print 12 at a time. It does come with both a stowed and deployed version. The stowed version is 1 piece while the deployed version is in several pieces to help avoid super tiny or thin bits. That being said, there is also an OBJ file with the assembled vehicle included for reference when you go to glue it together.
Aside from that, on printers like Elegoo Mars and Anycubic Photon, if you rotate the model 90 degrees with the end down, just add your supports and print away. The weapons are modeled onto the aircraft and once I get my camera situation sorted out I’ll post pics, prints just fine
For resin I prefer to use Siraya Tech Simple Clear mixed with Tenacious. I use 75-80 Simple to 20-25% Tenacious. This has not given me any problems since I started this mix and the only time I get failures now is when I am experimenting with things or forget to do my supports right.
| Filename | Size | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| MZKT-7930 8x8 with 92N6 Grave Stone Radar.zip | 14.4 MiB | 2024-09-05 |
