SA-13 Gopher 9K35 Strela-10
Type: Short-Range Air Defense System
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
First Deployed: 1980
Overview
North Korea operates Soviet SA-13 Gopher (9K35 Strela-10) short-range mobile air defense systems. The SA-13 uses passive infrared and optical tracking to engage low-flying aircraft and helicopters without emitting radar signals, making it harder to detect with anti-radiation missiles. Mounted on an MT-LB tracked chassis, it provides mobile air defense for armored formations. The system carries 4 ready missiles and can engage targets at up to 5 km range and 3 km altitude.
Technical Specifications
| range | 5 km |
|---|---|
| altitude | 25-3,500 m |
| guidance | Passive infrared / electro-optical |
| platform | MT-LB tracked chassis |
| reaction_time | ~5 seconds |
| missiles_ready | 4x 9M37 per vehicle |
Operators
- North Korea
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