M163 Vulcan
Threat: low
RWR
A
Symbols
HARM
208
Track Radar
HARM
—
Search Radar
no effect
ecm
no effect
chaff
no effect
flare
| Designation | Vulcan |
| Model | M163 |
| NATO | M163 Vulcan |
| Brevity | Vulcan |
| max range | 1.40 NM/2.59 KM |
| max alt | 4,500 FT/1,372 M |
| lock time | fast |
| guidance | Radar Guidance |
| country | USA (1969) |
| category | Mobile, tactical Anti-Aircraft Artillery |
| notes | The Vulcan is a self-propelled gatling-gun air defence system introduced during the Vietnam era. It uses a small, range-only radar. |
| counter | The Vulcan is primarily a threat to CAS aircraft and helos. It can be detected via RWR but can operate silently. Maintain 2nm+ distance engage with light or guided munitions. |