What is the PAC-2 GEM-T

 . What is the PAC-2 GEM-T?



                       



Name: PAC-2 GEM-T


PAC = Patriot Advanced Capability

GEM-T = Guidance Enhanced Missile – Tactical


Type:


Surface-to-air missile (SAM), not a cruise missile.



Role:


Used to intercept tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, aircraft, and drones.



Manufacturer:


Raytheon (USA)




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2. Technical Specifications of PAC-2 GEM-T


Feature Specification


Range ~160 km (aircraft); ~20 km (ballistic missile)

Speed ~Mach 5 (hypersonic)

Warhead High-explosive fragmentation

Guidance Semi-active radar homing

Target Types Aircraft, cruise missiles, tactical ballistic missiles

System Works with the Patriot missile defense system



The GEM-T is an upgraded version of the older PAC-2 missile, with:


Improved radar seekers.


Better performance against low radar-cross-section targets like drones and cruise missiles.




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3. PAC-2 GEM-T and Ukraine


Delivery from Germany


Germany has indeed delivered Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, and the PAC-2 GEM-T missile is part of that system.


Timeline


April–June 2023: Germany delivered at least two Patriot batteries to Ukraine.


These systems included PAC-2 GEM-T missiles.



Purpose of Delivery


To help Ukraine defend against Russian missile and drone attacks, especially on:


Kyiv


Strategic infrastructure


Military command centers




Not a Cruise Missile


It’s important to stress: PAC-2 GEM-T is not used offensively, unlike cruise missiles like the Storm Shadow, SCALP-EG, or AGM-158 JASSM.


PAC-2 GEM-T is a defensive interceptor, launched from the ground to destroy incoming threats.




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4. Performance in Ukraine


The Patriot system with GEM-T missiles has shown significant success in Ukraine:


Notable Events


May 2023: Ukraine used the Patriot system to intercept a Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile (possibly using the newer PAC-3 MSE variant, but supported by PAC-2 GEM-T).


Patriot batteries have intercepted:


Shahed drones


Kalibr cruise missiles


Iskander-M ballistic missiles




Germany has praised the system’s effectiveness and committed to sending more support.



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5. German Contribution: Patriot and GEM-T


Systems Provided


As of early 2024, Germany has sent:


3 Patriot systems


Dozens of PAC-2 GEM-T missiles


Other interceptors




Training


Ukrainian crews were trained in Germany to operate the system.




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6. Summary


Aspect Details


PAC-2 GEM-T Surface-to-air interceptor missile

Not a Cruise Missile It is a defensive, not offensive weapon

Germany’s Role Supplied Patriot systems with PAC-2 GEM-T to Ukraine

Use in Ukraine Protecting Kyiv, critical sites from Russian missile/drone attacks

Success Proven effectiveness against Russian threats




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7. Conclusion


The PAC-2 GEM-T missile is a key part of Ukraine’s air defense, supplied by Germany as part of the Patriot system, but it is not a cruise missile. Instead, it helps Ukraine intercept Russian cruise missiles, drones, and ballistic missiles. Germany's contribution of these systems has been crucial in reducing the impact of Russian aerial attacks.


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