The Kalashnikov Concern delivered a batch of anti-aircraft missiles to the Russian Armed Forces
The Russian Kalashnikov Concern has shipped a new batch of 9M333 guided anti-aircraft missiles to the Russian Ministry of Defense as part of a government contract. Serial deliveries of these munitions to the occupying forces’ army have been underway since 2021.
The missile is designed for use with the “Strela-10” air defense systems and is intended to engage aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles. The missile operates on a “fire-and-forget” principle, has three homing modes, a range of up to 5 km, and a speed of 550 m/s, with a target engagement altitude ranging from 10 to 3,500 meters.
Despite entering mass production in the 2020s, Ukrainian experts emphasize that the missile is based on designs from 40 years ago. Its exclusive use in close-range combat makes the anti-aircraft systems themselves vulnerable on the battlefield.
The company announced this on its Telegram channel.
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