The latest Iranian Oghab surface-to-air missile turned out to be a copy of the Russian 9M331

The 9M331 missile is designed according to the "duck" aerodynamic configuration

The latest Oghab surface-to-air missile (SAM) was shown at an exhibition of achievements in the field of space and defense in Tehran. The missile turned out to be a copy of the Russian 9M331 SAM. This was reported by military expert Yuri Lyamin.

Oghab surface-to-air missile
Oghab surface-to-air missile

The exposition was visited by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He examined the Oghab missile with interest.

The Oghab surface-to-air missile is an Iranian copy of our 9M331 SAM.
Yuri Lyamin, military expert
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian examines the Oghab SAM
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian examines the Oghab SAM

About the 9M331 SAM

The 9M331 missile is designed according to the "duck" aerodynamic configuration. The controlled flight of the missile is provided by onboard radio control equipment, an autopilot and a command unit. The missile's combat equipment consists of an active radio fuse, a safety-executive mechanism and a high-explosive fragmentation warhead. The Tor-M1 air defense system is equipped with such SAMs.

Technical characteristics of the 9M331 SAM:

  • Weight - 167 kg
  • Length - 2898 mm
  • Body diameter - 239 mm
  • Wingspan - 650 mm
  • Maximum maneuvering speed - up to 300 m/s
  • Maximum speed - up to 850 m/s

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