Description:
The 9M38 is a medium-range, Surface-to-Air missile designed to engage aerodynamic targets as well as short range ballistic missiles. It features high maneuverability and a semi-active radar guidance system. The 9M38 missile has been designed to engage targets flying at a maximum speed of Mach 4 from any direction and targets flying at 15 meters of altitude.
The 9M38 missile, also known as the 9M317?, is employed on the Russian Buk-M1, Buk-M2, Shtil, and Yohz SAM systems.
Specifications Dimensions: Diameter 400 mm, Length 5.6 m, Width 860 mm
Weights: Max Weight 690 kg (1,521 lb), Warhead 70 kg (154 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 25,000 m (82,021 ft), Max Range 42,000 m (137,795 ft), Min Range 3,000 m (9,843 ft), Top Speed 996 mps (Mach 3)
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