MAZ‑7310 / MAZ‑543 with 4K51 “Rubezh” Coastal v1.0

MAZ‑7310 / MAZ‑543 with 4K51 “Rubezh” Coastal v1.0

MAZ‑7310 / MAZ‑543 with 4K51 “Rubezh” Coastal Missile System
Below is the complete description in English and without icons, written in a clean, technical, military‑style format.
System Overview
The 4K51 Rubezh is a Soviet mobile coastal defense missile system mounted on the MAZ‑543 heavy 8×8 chassis (part of the MAZ‑7310 family). It integrates a surveillance radar, fire‑control equipment, and two KT‑161 missile launch containers on a single self‑propelled vehicle. The system was introduced in 1978 and widely exported.
Primary Components
Chassis: MAZ‑543 / MAZ‑543M (derived from MAZ‑7310 series).
Radar: 3Ts‑25 “Garpun” (Harpoon), foldable and hydraulically elevated.
Launchers: Two KT‑161 containers for P‑15M, P‑21, or P‑22 anti‑ship missiles.
Crew: Five personnel (driver plus four operators).
Combat Role: Autonomous coastal anti‑ship strike platform with integrated detection and targeting.
Missile Capabilities
Supported Missiles: P‑15M Termit, P‑21 (active radar seeker), P‑22 (infrared seeker).
Effective Range: Up to approximately 80 km depending on missile type and radar horizon.
Guidance: Radar or infrared, depending on missile variant.
Launch Method: Containerized, cold‑launch sequence with automated targeting.
MAZ‑7310 / MAZ‑543 Chassis Specifications
Engine: D12A‑525 diesel, 38.9 liters, 525 horsepower.
Drive: 8×8 all‑wheel drive.
Maximum Speed: Approximately 60 km/h.
Operational Range: Around 500 km.
Fuel Consumption: Roughly 80 liters per 100 km.
Dimensions:
Length: 11.7 m
Width: 3.0 m
Height: about 3.0 m
Gross Weight: Up to 43 tons depending on configuration.
Suspension: Torsion‑bar independent suspension.
Vehicle Layout
Left‑side driver cabin typical of MAZ‑543V configuration.
Central module containing radar, electronics, and fire‑control systems.
Rear platform with two missile containers mounted side‑by‑side.
Foldable radar mast stored forward during transport.
External compartments for generators, communication systems, and hydraulic units.
Typical Animations for Simulation or Modding
Radar mast elevation and folding sequence.
Rotation of the rear launch platform.
Opening of KT‑161 container doors.
Missile launch cycle for P‑15M/P‑21/P‑22.
Designation Meaning

MAZ7310_4K51_Rubezh refers to the complete integrated system:
A MAZ‑7310/543 heavy 8×8 vehicle equipped with the 4K51 Rubezh coastal missile complex, including radar, fire‑control cabin, and dual KT‑161 launchers.