DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Mobile short-range air defense missile system in Uzbek ground forces. Tracked chassis provides mobility with armored formations. Infrared/optical guided missiles engage low-altitude targets including helicopters and low-flying aircraft. Inherited from Soviet forces in 1991.
OPERADORES (2)
Tajikistan
8ACTIVO
FABRICANTE
Almaz
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Strela-10 (9K35) SHORAD - Almaz
VENTAJAS
- Mobile tracked platform accompanies armored formations
- Passive IR/optical targeting — no radar emissions
- Provides SHORAD coverage against helicopters and CAS aircraft
- Simple operation for trained crews
DESVENTAJAS
- Very short 5 km engagement range
- IR seeker susceptible to decoy flares
- 1970s technology with minimal effectiveness against modern fast jets
- No capability against high-altitude or supersonic targets
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
Sin especificaciones disponibles
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