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Strela-3 SAM

Missile · Russia

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Russian surface-to-air missile. The Strela-3 began development in 1968 in parallel with the Strela-1M. It was accepted by the military for production in 1974, and featured further improved range, target speed, ability to discriminate between decoys and the true target, and altitude capability. It also featured an all-aspect homing head.

Target speed range 950 to 1100 kph.

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  • Strela-3 9K34 Russian surface-to-air missile. Naval version of Strela-3.
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