Military9k35 strela-10 (rs-sa-13 gopher)
Air Defence Systemconfirmed
The 9K35 Strela-10 is a Soviet highly mobile, short-range surface-to-air missile system. It is visually aimed, and utilizes optical/infrared-guidance. The system is primarily intended to engage low-altitude threats, such as helicopters. "9K35" is its GRAU designation; its NATO reporting name is SA-13 "Gopher".
Specifications
| Type | Air Defence System |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Saratovskiy Zenit Machine Plant (Muromteplovoz Joint Stock Company for the 9K35M3-K) |
| Introduced | 1976 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 12.3 t |
| Length | 6.6 m |
| Speed | 61.5 km/h |
| Range | 500 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Main armament | 4 × 9M333 (or 9M37MD) |
Operators
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