9K35 Strela-10
- TYPE
Self-propelled SAM system - ORIGIN
USSR - NICKNAMES
SA-13 Gopher (NATO reporting name)
ZRK-BD (Russian military designation)
Torpedo (nickname for CROA1 system) - DESIGNED
1969 - 1976 - DESIGNER
KB Tochmash design bureau - PRODUCTION
1975 - present? - PRODUCERS Russia - KMZ USSR - KMZ
- QUANTITY
Over 500 Strela-10 systems produced
About 6 CROA1 produced - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS Stand-alone system Amphibious capability Ability to use SA-9 missiles Low silhouette Lacks capable search or tracking radar
USSR
Russia - KMZ
Stand-alone system
Lacks capable search or tracking radarThe 9K35 Strela-10 is a late Cold War era self-propelled SAM system of Soviet origin. In the West this system is known by its NATO reporting SA-13 Gopher. The 9K35 can be seen as a much improved version of the earlier 9K31 Strela-1 (SA-9 Gaskin) system it was designed to replace.
The 9K35 is based on the MT-LB tracked amphibious chassis. The driver and commander are seated in the front, the engine is in the middle and the turret in the rear. The launcher is similar to the one on the 9K31, but has been fitted with a ranging radar and is able to fire the larger and much improved 9M37 missiles.
The 9K35 is fitted with a launcher for four Strela-10 missiles. The earlier 9M31 missiles of the Strela-1 system can also be fired. The 9M37 missiles feature an infra-red seeker of much higher quality than the earlier 9M31 missiles. The maximum effective range is 5 km and the maximum altitude is 3 km. For self-defense a 7.62mm PKT machine gun can be mounted at the commander's position.
The steel armor protects against small arms fire and shell splinters. The 9K35 is operated under full armor protection, except for reloading the missiles. An NBC system is fitted while smoke grenade dischargers are not.
The MT-LB chassis provides a good cross country mobility and reasonable road speed. A 240 hp diesel engine provides propulsion. The 9K35 is fully amphibious.
The 9K35 has replaced the earlier 9K31 in Russia and most Eastern European nations. It is also widely used in the Middle East.
The 9K35 Strela-10, which has the NATO designation SA-13 Gopher, is a self-propelled short range SAM system. It is based on the MT-LB tracked amphibious chassis. Four versions of the launch vehicle were created, which differ only in minor details and equipment associated with improved missiles.
Strela-10SV: This was the first version and was produced in limited quantity. It is capable of firing the 9M31 and 9M37 missiles.
Strela-10M and Strela-10M2 are near similar and the most common models. In addition to the 9M31 and 9M37 they fire the 9M37M and MD missiles.
Strela-10M3: This is an improved launch vehicle capable of firing the 9M333 missile.
Strela-10M4: Designation for earlier models updated to M3 standards.
- Specifications:
- Strela-10M2
- Strela-10M3
Type Self-propelled SAM system Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) Length 6.93 m Width 2.85 m Height 3.97 m (firing position) Ground clearance 0.4 m Weight 12.1 t combat load Ground pressure 0.47 kg/cm2 Wheelbase Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear Turn radius pivot? Engine YaMZ-238V diesel, 240 hp at 2.100 rpm Power ratio 19.9 hp/t Transmission Manual, 6 forward, 1 reverse Speed 62 km/h on road, 6 km/h in water Fuel 450 L Range 500 km Wall 0.7 m Trench 2.7 m Gradient 60% gradient, 30% slope Fording Amphibious Armor Steel, up to 7 mm NBC equipment Yes Night vision Yes Smoke No Remarks - Armament SA-13 Gopher missile (4x)
7.62mm PKB machine gun (optional)Weapon1 SA-13 Gopher missile
8 rounds, 4 ready to fire
-5 to +80° elevation, 50°/s powered
360° traverse, 100°/s powered
non-stabilizedWeapon2 7.62mm PKB machine gun on vehicle roof
500 rounds, 100 ready to fire
manual traverse and elevation
non-stabilizedWeapon3 - Weapon4 - Weapon5 - Weapon6 -
Type Self-propelled SAM system Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) Length 6.45 m (hull), 6.6 m (launcher folded) Width 2.85 m Height 2.3 m (travelling), 3.8 m (firing position) Ground clearance 0.4 m Weight 12.3 t combat load Ground pressure 0.48 kg/cm2 Wheelbase Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels, drive sprocket front, idler rear Turn radius pivot? Engine YaMZ-238V diesel, 240 hp at 2.100 rpm Power ratio 19.5 hp/t Transmission Manual, 6 forward, 1 reverse Speed 62 km/h on road, 6 km/h in water Fuel 450 L Range 500 km Wall 0.7 m Trench 2.7 m Gradient 60% gradient, 30% slope Fording Amphibious Armor Steel, up to 7 mm NBC equipment Yes Night vision Yes Smoke No Remarks - Armament SA-13 Gopher missile (4x)
7.62mm PKB machine gun (optional)Weapon1 SA-13 Gopher missile
8 rounds, 4 ready to fire
-5 to +80° elevation, 50°/s powered
360° traverse, 100°/s powered
non-stabilizedWeapon2 7.62mm PKB machine gun on vehicle roof
500 rounds, 100 ready to fire
manual traverse and elevation
non-stabilizedWeapon3 - Weapon4 - Weapon5 - Weapon6 -
9M37: The 9M37 is an enlarged and more capable version of the earlier 9M31 missile and is fitted with an improved infra-red seeker. The missile has a conventional layout with the seeker in the front, followed by the warhead and the rocket engine. It is transported and launched from a ribbed container.
9M37M: Improved 9M37 that features a further improved infra-red seeker.
9M37MD: A 9M37M missile fitted with a heavier and more capable warhead.
9M333: The 9M333 is the latest missile for the 9K35 system and is a further improvement of the 9M37MD. It features a dual mode seeker with photo contrast and passive infra-red guidance. The 9M333 has a much better resistance to flares and decoys and is able to lock on to smaller targets such as UAV's and cruise missiles.
- Specifications:
- 9M37
- 9M37M
- 9M37MD
- 9M333
Type Surface to air missile Diameter 0.12 m body, 0.36 m wingspan Length 2.19 m Weight 39 kg Guidance 9E47 Virazh PbS cooled photocontrast seeker, single band IR seeker Warhead HE-Frag, 2.7 kg, impact and active xenon lamp proximity fuzes Propulsion Single-stage solid propellant rocket motor Speed 517 m/s max Range 0.8 to 5 km effective Altitude 25 m to 3.5 km Engagement envelope max target speed is 415 m/s approaching and 310 m/s receding Remarks 0.29 x 0.29 x 2.33 m launch container
Type Surface to air missile Diameter 0.12 m body, 0.36 m wingspan Length 2.19 m Weight 39 kg Guidance 9E47M PbS cooled photocontrast seeker, single band IR seeker Warhead HE-Frag, 2.7 kg, impact and active xenon lamp proximity fuzes Propulsion Single-stage solid propellant rocket motor Speed 517 m/s max Range 0.8 to 5 km effective Altitude 25 m to 3.5 km Engagement envelope max target speed is 415 m/s approaching and 310 m/s receding Remarks 0.29 x 0.29 x 2.33 m launch container
Type Surface to air missile Diameter 0.12 m body, 0.36 m wingspan Length 2.23 m Weight 41 kg Guidance 9E47M PbS cooled photocontrast seeker, single band IR seeker Warhead HE-Frag, 5 kg, impact and active laser proximity fuzes Propulsion Single-stage solid propellant rocket motor Speed 550 m/s max Range 0.8 to 5 km effective Altitude 25 m to 3.5 km Engagement envelope max target speed is 415 m/s approaching and 310 m/s receding Remarks 0.30 x 0.33 x 2.30 m launch container
Type Surface to air missile Diameter 0.12 m body, 0.36 m wingspan Length 2.23 m Weight 41 kg Guidance 9E425 dual mode seeker with dual band passive IR and optical photo contrast Warhead HE-Frag, 5 kg, impact and active laser proximity fuzes Propulsion Single-stage solid propellant rocket motor Speed 550 m/s max Range 0.5 to 5 km effective Altitude 10 m to 3.5 km Engagement envelope max target speed is 415 m/s approaching and 310 m/s receding Remarks 0.30 x 0.33 x 2.30 m launch container
Strijela-10 CROA1: Croation modification of the Strela-10 system. Due to a lack of MT-LB chassis the launcher was placed on an armored version of the TAM-150 6x6 truck chassis. Only about 6 of such conversions were carried out. The CROA1 may launch the 9M37 missile, the improved 9M37M, the further improved 9M333 and the older and smaller 9M31 from the 9K31 Strela-1 system.
- Specifications:
- Strijela-10 CROA1
Type Self-propelled SAM system Crew 3 (commander, driver, gunner) Length 7.3 m Width 2.7 m Height 2.4 m (travelling), 3.64 m (launche raised) Ground clearance ? Weight 10.8 t combat load Ground pressure ? Wheelbase Wheeled chassis, 6x6 Turn radius ? Engine ? Power ratio ? Transmission ? Speed 90 km/h on road, 35 km/h off road Fuel ? Range ? Wall 0.5 m Trench 0.6 m Gradient 70% gradient, 35% slope Fording 1.0 m Armor Steel NBC equipment ? Night vision ? Smoke No Remarks - Armament SA-13 Gopher missile (4x) Weapon1 SA-13 Gopher missile
8 rounds, 4 ready to fire
-5 to +80° elevation, 50°/s powered
360° traverse, 100°/s powered
non-stabilizedWeapon2 - Weapon3 - Weapon4 - Weapon5 - Weapon6 -
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The Strela-10 was developed to replace the earlier Strela-1 which was based on a BRDM-2 chassis.
Go to 9K31 Strela-1
