9K35 Strela-10 SAM (NATO reporting name: SA-13 "Gopher")

[Zev_Winters 313]

In order to fill the gap between the ZSU-37-2 and 2S6 in the USSR SPAA line, I would like to suggest the 9K35 Strela-10 (aka SA-13 "Gopher").

 

 

 

Overview

 

The 9K35 Strela-10 is a short range missile system for air defence based on the MT-LB chassis, intended to engage incoming air threats (such as helicopters) at lower altitudes than radar-based SAM systems.

 

 
Design and Operation

 

9K35 is a further development of the 9K31 Strela-1 (aka SA-9 "Gaskin), with the project beginning in 1969. Initial testing in 1973-74 was unsatisfactory, so the system entered service in 1976 after several improvements. Electro-optical and IR guidance is available, with supplementary radar provision for target acquisition and ranging support.

 

With a crew of 3, the 9A34M2 TELAR carries 2 ready-to-fire missiles and can operate independently, although it was used in conjunction with supplementary C3, radar, and maintainence vehicles in the Soviet IADS. Powered by a 240hp diesel engine, it can travel at up 61.5km/h on roads, and is protected by a minimum of 7mm of steel armour. The radar detection system used on the 9A34M2 is designated 9S86 (aka "Snap Shot"), with a maximum range of 10km. There is also the 9A35M2 TELAR with 9S16 (aka "Flat Box-B") passive radar detection system, carrying 4 ready-to-fire missiles instead of 2. Both vehicles can store up to additional 8 missiles for reloads, and an optional PKT 7.62mm machine gun can be mounted at the commander's cupola for self-defence.

 

 

Three missiles were developed for the Strela-10 system: 9M37, 9M37M (1981), and 9M333 (1989) all with a range of 0.8km to 5km with an altitude limit of 0.025km (0.01km for the 9M333) to 3.5km. For War Thunder purposes, starting with the 9M37M missile and upgrading to 9M333 with a module would fit the style of other in-game SAM systems.

 

Specifications

 

Missiles

 

 

 

TELAR

 

Sources

 

Jane's Armour and Artillery 1985-86 (Christopher F. Foss), page 539
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9K35_Strela-10
https://en.uos.ua/produktsiya/tehnika-pvo/74-zenitniy-raketniy-kompleks-strela-10
https://weaponsystems.net/system/54-9K35 Strela-10

Edited September 12, 2021 by Zev_Winters

[Miki_Hoshii 2,449]

Open for discussion.

[Milocat 4,857]

+1 for sure, great SAM vehicle to add to the Soviet/Russian tree!

[csla1972 849]

+1

Yes and also Strela-1.

Edited September 17, 2021 by csla1972

[Yontzee 1,676]

+1

[Dievoorje91 9]

Definitely a nice addition to bridge the gap between the shilka and tunguska!

[Dontkev@psn 1,300]

+1

[Insanerobert 307]

Would fit perfectly at 9.0 BR range.

[SrNowel59917 656]

+1

 

[JEI2 5,766]

+1

[Dankata19 0]

I think this would be a perfect addition, because other countries such as Geraminya, Japan, etc. have machines with ground-to-air missiles, and the USSR does not. How so?

[Kingtiez@live 606]

+1 Would make for a good 9.0 - 9.3 SAM.

Edited October 17, 2022 by Kingtiez@live

[MonkeyBussiness 1,228]

+1 but someone have stats on the max G load of the missiles ? flares resistance , all aspect etc ?

[Zev_Winters 313]

On 11/11/2021 at 11:10, MonkeyBussiness said:

+1 but someone have stats on the max G load of the missiles ? flares resistance , all aspect etc ?

 

1. Modernized 9M333 is reported as 30G, not sure about the Cold War original though.

 

2. In-game? I can't give you a concrete answer because of how Gaijin models flares. You can see in the table that 9M333 is more resistant to chasing flares by virtue of the multi-channel seeker, for example.

 

3. All of the quoted missiles are all-aspect.

[Dr_Caribbean_J57 177]

+1

[SrNowel59917 656]

+1, please i sick of using the shilka

[Raiden_Black 1,875]

Still can't believe Strela-1, Stela-10 and Osa haven't been added to the game but Pantsir has already been datamined

[T_Malki 63]

Scheme of Strela-10M 9K35M

 

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9M333 missile

 

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Info

 

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It can carry 10 missiles 4 mounted on the turret and 8 inside with reload of around 3 minutes.

and the missile it seam to be all-aspect

 

Edited April 30, 2022 by T_Malki

[NAYEONnaise 1,936]

+1, gaijin RUSSIA NEEDS AN INTERIM SPAA BETWEEN THE 37-2 AND 2S6

 

If USA and Germany just got LAV-AD and Ozelot respectively, why not USSR? I would prefer this all the time than another postwar russian tank, ngl.

Edited May 17, 2022 by NAYEONnaise

[Tac0slayer21 19]

+1

[Danzig A1@live 495]

+1 this is very much needed since there is a large gap in purpose-built AA between the 37-2 and 2s6.

[Smoak741 1,140]

+1 it could be on 9.7 br

[Охраняет-Камни 6,650]

+1 very needed addition for 9.x brs

[Smoak741 1,140]

hope for this beauty in this next patch

[RamsesPharaoh 13]

+1, we are need this