The Russian arms concern Kalashnikov has handed over a large batch of 9M333 guided anti-aircraft missiles (SAMs) to the customer as part of the state defense order for 2024.
The 9M333 SAM missile is used as part of the Strela-10M3 anti-aircraft missile system (SAM), it is designed to destroy low-flying targets in conditions of various types of interference, eliminate cruise missiles and remotely piloted aircraft. The missile's homing head has several modes of operation, which is its serious advantage over other ammunition of this class.
In flight, the average speed of the missile is about 550 meters per second, it is capable of destroying targets at a distance of up to 5,000 meters. The missile works on the principle of "fire and forget." Kalashnikov has been producing the 9M333 SAM since 2022.
Earlier www1.ru reported that Russia patented a new hybrid jet-guided munition.
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