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Missile ForcesRussia

9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher)

Short-range surface-to-air missile systemFielded 1976Pending verification
Missile ForcesRUS
9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher)
Photo: Kalabaha1969 · CC0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeShort-range surface-to-air missile system
Date of introduction1976
ProliferationAt least 24 countries
ManufacturerSaratovskiy Zenit Machine Plant (Muromteplovoz Joint Stock Company for the 9K35M3-K)Med[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.45 m21 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
ChassisMT-LB multi-purpose armored vehicle.Med[1]
EngineYaMZ-238VMed[1]
Thrust / power240 hpMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorProtection from small arms fire and projectile fragments.Med[1]
Turret ArmorProtection from small arms fire and projectile fragments.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Payload and range
Missile Launcher: basic load8 eaMed[1]
Missile Launcher: noteMissiles are optically aimed.; 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.Med[1]
Fire control
GuidanceDual-guidance mode optical "photo-contrast" and dual-band passive infrared (IR)Med[1]
Fire control / radar1 x MT-LBU "DOG EAR"; Acquisition Radar; 1 x 9S86 "SNAP SHOT"; Rangefinding; 1 x 9S16 (NATO "Flat Box-B"); Radar warningMed[1]
Variants
Strela-10Mimproved 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.[1]
Strela-10M2it 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.[1]
Strela-10M3is 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.[1]
Strela-10M3-Ka proposed Russian upgrade, based on refurbished BTR-60 APC 8x8 wheeled chassis.[1]
Strela-10M4is 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.[1]
Strela-10Ta proposed Belarusian upgrade.[1]
Luchnik-Ea proposed Russian upgrade. It has 8 ready to use Igla short-range surface-to-air missiles.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
8 x 9M37 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM)Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Med[1]
Quantity
8 x 9M37 Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM)
Type
Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Warhead
HE-FRAG
Warhead weight
3 kg
Speed
550 m/s
Length
2.19 m
Summary

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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. 9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher) Russian Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)