The crew of the Strela-10 anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) managed to destroy a Furia reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with an accurate launch of a 9M333 anti-aircraft guided missile (SAM). This was reported by the Kalashnikov concern (part of the Rostec State Corporation).
Kalashnikov reminded that the 9M333 SAM is mass-produced. The missiles are designed to engage low-flying aircraft and helicopters in conditions of optical interference, as well as cruise missiles.
The ammunition operates on the principle of "fire-and-forget" and performs excellently in combat conditions.
This year, Kalashnikov will produce 60% more missile and artillery weapons than in 2024.
In flight, the average speed of the 9M333 missile is about 550 m/sec, and it is capable of destroying targets at a distance of up to 5,000 meters.
Earlier www1.ru reported that an unusual and cheap weapon was found against drones.