9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher) Russian Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
9K35 Strela-10, SA-13 "Gopher, 9K35
Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Other
Basic Information
Name
9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher) Russian Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Designation
9K35 Strela-10, SA-13 "Gopher, 9K35
Alternate Designation
9K35 Strela-10, SA-13 "Gopher, 9K35
Equipment Type
Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
Manufacturer
Saratovskiy Zenit Machine Plant (Muromteplovoz Joint Stock Company for the 9K35M3-K)
Date of Introduction
1976
Description
The 9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher) Russian Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System entered service in 1976. It is fully amphibious, NBC-equipped, and has a range-only radar. In the Russian Army, it has replaced the far less capable SA-9 'Gaskin' system on a one-for-one basis to improve the mobility of the anti-aircraft batteries in the Motorized Rifle and Tank Divisions. There are two versions of the SA-13 Transporter-Erector-Launcher And Radar (TELAR) variant of the MT-LBu vehicle in service, designated TELAR-1 and TELAR-2. The TELAR-1 carries four 'Flat Box-B' passive radar detection antenna units, one on either corner of the vehicle's rear deck, one facing aft, and one between the driver's vision ports at the front, whereas the TELAR-2 has none. The TELAR-1 is the command vehicle and supports one (1) SA-13 battery.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
9 x 37 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM)
Engine
Diesel (240 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Amphibious
Yes
Max Speed
60.0 km/h
Range
5.0 km
Variants
Strela-10M
improved air defense missile system. It entered service with the Soviet Army in 1979. Its missile has improved guidance. It distinguishes targets from infrared decoys. Therefore it is more effective.
Strela-10M2
it is a further development of the Strela-10M. It can receive target data from air defense command posts or nearby radars. There is a 30-60% possibility to engage fighter aircraft with a single missile. Vehicle is fitted with floatation buoys on either side of the hull. It is fully amphibious and can ford rivers and lakes. On water it is propelled by its tracks. Amphibious speed on water is 5-6 km/h. It entered service with the Soviet Army in 1981.
Strela-10M3
is a further development of the system. It can additionally engage UAVs and cruise missiles. Missile has improved resistance to enemy countermeasures. Warhead contains 5 kg of explosive material instead of 3 kg. It is more efficient against small-size air targets, such as UAVs. These missiles weight 42 kg. These can be used by all other versions of the Strela-10. The Strela-10M3 entered service with the Soviet Army in 1989.
Strela-10M3-K
a proposed Russian upgrade, based on refurbished BTR-60 APC 8x8 wheeled chassis.
Strela-10M4
is the latest version of the Strela-10 system designated 9K35M4 Strela-10M4. This is an upgrade package for the Strela-10M2 and earlier versions, in order to bring it up to the same standard as the Strela-10M3 system. The major improvements are a night/limited visibility sight with a maximum engagement range of 5,000 m and a significantly improved kill probability against F-4 and MiG-21 type targets.
Strela-10T
a proposed Belarusian upgrade.
Luchnik-E
a proposed Russian upgrade. It has 8 ready to use Igla short-range surface-to-air missiles.
System
Alternative Designation
9K35 Strela-10, SA-13 "Gopher, 9K35
Type
Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System
Manufacturer
Saratovskiy Zenit Machine Plant (Muromteplovoz Joint Stock Company for the 9K35M3-K)
In Service
1976-Present
Family
Strela
Crew
3 ea
Chassis
MT-LB multi-purpose armored vehicle.
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Note
Reload missiles are carried by escorting Ural-4320 6x6 truck, fitted with a crane.
Amphibious
Yes
Dimensions
Length
6.45 m
Width
2.85 m
Height
2.22 m
Height in Combat Configuration
3.96 m
Weight, Combat
12.1 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
YaMZ-238V
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
240 hp
Cruising Range
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
60 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
INA
Gradient
60 %
Side Step
30 %
Vertical Step
0.6 m
Trench
2.4 m
Fording Depth
1.2 m
Missile System
Missile Launcher
Name
INA
Type
INA
Basic Load
8 ea
Note #1
Missiles are optically aimed.
Note #2
Four missiles are mounted on the turret in boxes, ready to launch, and eight more are carried inside the vehicle as reloads. Reloading takes around 3 minutes.
Missile
Name
8 x 9M37 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM)
Type
Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Length
2.19 m
Wingspan
360 mm
Diameter
0.12 m
Weight
40 kg
Warhead Type
HE-FRAG
Warhead Weight
3 kg
Maximum Range of Fire
5,000 m
Minimum Range of Fire
800 m
Maximum Altitude
3,500 m
Minimum Altitude
25 m
Detonation Mechanism
contact and laser proximity fuzes
Propellant
Single-stage solid propellant rocket motor
Speed
550 m/s
Basic Load
8 x 9M37 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM)
Coaxial Weapon System
System
Name
1 x 7.62mm PKT (Kalashnikov's Machine Gun) General-Purpose Machine Gun
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Function
In use as a front-line infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon with Russia's armed forces.
In Service
1961-present
Manufacturer
Degtyaryov plant
Proliferation
+1 Million
Length, Overall
1,203 mm
Length, Barrel
605 mm
Weight (Gun Only)
9 kg
Weight (Tripod Only)
7.7 kg
Action
Gas-operated, open bolt
Maximum Rate of Fire
650 rds/min
Effective Rate of Fire
250-300 rds/min
Feed System
Non-disintegrating metal 50 round belts in 100 and 200/250 round ammunition boxes
Sights
Iron Sights
Ammunition
Name
57-N-323S
Type
Rifle
Caliber
7.62 mm
Cartridge
7.62×54mmR km
Muzzle Velocity
855 m/s
Accuracy of fire at 300 m
90 mm
Basic Load
2,000 ea
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Electro-Optical Guidance
Yes
Guidance
Dual-guidance mode optical "photo-contrast" and dual-band passive infrared (IR)
Radar #1 (Separate Vehicle)
Name
1 x MT-LBU "DOG EAR"
Type
Acquisition Radar
Band
F/G-band
Maximum Range
80 km
Note
Target acquisition requires a separate vehicle mounting a Dog Ear** forward alerting radar.
Radar #2 (On Missile Vehicle)
Name
1 x 9S86 "SNAP SHOT"
Type
Rangefinding
Maximum Range
10,000 m
Minimum Range
450 m
Note
Located between the two pairs of missile canisters on the transporter erector launcher and radar (TELAR)
Radar #3 (On Missile Vehicle)
Name
1 x 9S16 (NATO "Flat Box-B")
Type
Radar warning
Traverse Range
360 deg
Maximum Elevation
40 deg
Minimum Elevation
INA
Protection
Hull Armor
Protection from small arms fire and projectile fragments.
Turret Armor
Protection from small arms fire and projectile fragments.
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
INA
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Short-Range Missile Systems (Less than 30 km)
Land > Air Defense > Short-Range Missile Systems (Less than 30 km)
Filter Label
9
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.45 m
Width
2.85 m
Height
2.22 m
Weight
12100 kg
Operators (24)
Russia
Ukraine
India
North Korea
Czech Republic
Serbia
Belarus
Afghanistan
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cuba
Georgia
Hungary
Jordan
Laos
Libya
Mongolia
North Macedonia
Syria
Turkmenistan
Vietnam
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