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Osa-AKM

Air Defence Systemconfirmed

Osa-AKM

The 9K33 Osa-AKM is a highly mobile, short-range tactical surface-to-air missile system. It is designed to protect ground forces from aircraft and helicopters at low to medium altitudes.

Specifications

TypeAir Defence System
OriginRussia
ManufacturerMytishchi Machine-Building Plant
Introduced1980
StatusIn service
Speed80 km/h
Range10 km
Crew4
Weight17.5 t

History

Developed in the Soviet Union, it was an upgrade to the original Osa system, featuring improved missiles and radar.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Russia—
India—confirmed

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