| Buk | ||
Mobile surface-to-air missile system, back-compatible with Kub. Development of the Buk surface-to-air missile was completed in 1979. The overall 9K37 system was developed by NIIP Tikhomirov, with EMKB Novator responsible for the 9M38 missile. Both the Kub and Buk used self-propelled launchers developed by A A Rastrov. Maximum target speed 2160 kph. Reaction time 22 seconds from track to launch. 5 minutes set-up after arrival on site; 5 minutes to depart in 'shoot and scoot' mode. 2 targets can be intercepted simultaneously. 4 missiles per launcher. Radars: 9S18 Kupol Tube Arm target acquisition radar, band, range km. 9S35M1 Fire Dome target tracking radar, H/I band, range 85 km. Manufacturer: Tikhomirov/Lyulev. Location: Zhukovsky. Total Mass: 690 kg (1,520 lb). Core Diameter: 0.40 m (1.31 ft). Total Length: 5.55 m (18.20 ft). Span: 1.10 m (3.60 ft). Standard warhead mass: 70 kg (154 lb). Maximum range: 30 km (18 mi). Guidance: Semi-active radar homing. Maximum speed: 2,900 kph (1,800 mph). Minimum range: 3.50 km (2.10 mi). Ceiling: 22,000 m (72,000 ft). Floor: 25 m (82 ft). Tracking Radar: Straight Flush C/G/H/I. Model: 9K37M. Country: Russia. Other Designations: Buk-1M. Department of Defence Designation: SA-11. ASCC Reporting Name: Gadfly. Article Number: 9K37M. Launch System: Buk. Complex: 9K37M. Missile: 9M317. Improved Buk. Radars: MR-750 Top Steer target acquisition radar, D/E band, range 300 km. 3R90 Orekh Front Dome target tracking radar, H/I band, range 30 km. Total Mass: 690 kg (1,520 lb). Core Diameter: 0.40 m (1.31 ft). Total Length: 5.55 m (18.20 ft). Span: 1.10 m (3.60 ft). Maximum range: 32 km (19 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket, dual thrust. Guidance: Semi-Active Radar Homing. Model: 9K37M1. IOC: 1984. Country: Russia. Other Designations: Buk SAR. Department of Defence Designation: SA-11. ASCC Reporting Name: Gadfly. Article Number: 9K37M1. Launch System: Buk. Complex: 9K37M1. Export version, designated 'Gang'.
Total Length: 5.49 m (18.01 ft). Maximum range: 30 km (18 mi). Guidance: Semi-Active Radar Homing. Maximum speed: 3,950 kph (2,450 mph). Minimum range: 2.60 km (1.60 mi). Ceiling: 14,000 m (45,000 ft). Floor: 30 m (98 ft). Tracking Radar: Straight Flush C/G/H/I. Bibliography and Further Reading
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