Military9K32 Strela-2 (RS-SA-7 Grail)‡
Missile Systemconfirmed
The 9K32 Strela-2 (NATO reporting name SA-7 Grail) is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed to engage low-flying aircraft and helicopters. It was the first Soviet MANPADS and was widely exported, seeing extensive use in numerous conflicts worldwide.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | KBM (Kolomna Machine-Building Design Bureau) |
| Introduced | 1968 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,140 km/h |
| Range | 3.7 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 0.015 t |
History
Developed by KBM, it entered service in 1968 and was widely exported, becoming one of the most common MANPADS globally.
Operators
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