Thursday, December 04, 2008

Strela-1

IOC: 1980

Also Known As
9K31
SA-9 Gaskin

Origin
Russia

Contractor/s
KBM

Derived from:
BRDM-2

SAM & ABM Missiles:
9M31 (4)

Description: Strela-1, SA-9 Gaskin Western designation, is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system based on the BRDM-2 chassis. Equipped with four 9M31 missiles and a detection radar provides air defense against hostile aircraft flying at low altitude at longer ranges. Lightweight Strela-1 can engage targets at ranges of 8,000 kilometers and 6,000 meters of altitude. Typically during an engagement this SAM system fires two 9M31/M missiles near simultaneously to maximize kill probability.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3

Weights: Max Weight 4,000 kg (8,818 lb)

Performance: Ceiling 6,100 m (20,013 ft), Main Gun Max Range 8,000 m (26,247 ft), Max Range 750 km (405 nm), Top Speed 28 mps (54 kt)

Other: Wheels 4

Operators

Russia

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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