Skyranger 30 Mobile Air Defense Turret

Full Specifications

The Skyranger 30 is one of Europe’s most advanced short-range air-defense (SHORAD) systems, engineered to counter the rapidly evolving threat of drones, low-flying aircraft, loitering munitions, and cruise missiles. Developed by Rheinmetall Air Defence of Germany, the system reflects modern battlefield needs—high mobility, rapid reaction time, and modular weapon integration.

Overview & Manufacturer

Rheinmetall designed the Skyranger 30 as a high-agility mobile turret that can be mounted on 6×6 or 8×8 armored vehicles. Its compact profile and lightweight design allow rapid deployment alongside armored units, mechanized infantry, and convoy elements. The system fills a growing capability gap as modern militaries seek affordable, precise defenses against drone swarms and low-cost aerial threats.

Weapon Systems & Capabilities

At the core of the Skyranger 30 is a high-rate 30×173 mm 30mm revolver cannon, capable of firing up to 1,000 rounds per minute with air-burst munition options for maximum lethality against UAVs. The turret can also integrate short-range surface-to-air missiles (e.g., Stinger or Mistral) for layered defense.

The system features a 360° AESA surveillance radar, an advanced electro-optical suite, automatic target tracking, and digital fire-control algorithms optimized for counter-UAS operations. With a detection range exceeding 20 km, the Skyranger 30 delivers fast, accurate, and network-enabled protection.

Operational Use

Built for mobility, the Skyranger 30 is suited for border security, convoy protection, forward-operating bases, and mobile ground operations. Its ability to defeat small drones—one of the most common threats in modern conflicts—makes it valuable for NATO-aligned forces and emerging U.S. Army SHORAD requirements.

Skyranger 30 Price in United State

Pricing varies by configuration, but a fully equipped Skyranger 30 turret with integrated radar, EO sensors, and missile options is estimated in the USD 18–25 million range per unit for U.S. procurement programs.