The Buk-M1 Russian surface-to-air missile (SAM). It is a mobile system back-compatible with Kub. Two missiles can be launched simultaneously. The system is equipped with four missiles per launcher.
Stats
- Mass: 690 kg
- Core diameter: 400 mm
- Length: 5.55 m*
- Span: 1.10 m *
- Maximum range: 30 km
- Guidance : Semi-active radar homing.
- Maximum speed: 2,900 km/h
- Minimum range: 4 km
- Ceiling: 22,000 m
- Floor: 25 m
- Setup time for mobile unit: 5 minutes
- Cleanup time for mobile unit: 5 minutes
History
Development of the Buk surface-to-air missile was completed in 1979. The overall 9K37 system was developed by NIIP Tikhomirov, a Russian weapons manufacturer. Both the Kub and Buk used self-propelled launchers developed by A A Rastrov.
9K37M Model
The 9K37M is an improved verison of the Buk for use by the Russian millitary
Stats
- Other Designations: Buk-1M.
- Mass: 690 kg
- Core diameter: 400 mm
- Length: 5.55 m
- Span: 1.10 m
- Maximum range: 32 km
- Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket, dual thrust.
- Guidance systems: Semi-Active Radar Homing.
9K37M1 Model
The 9K37M1 is Russia's export version of the Buk
Stats
- Other Designations: Buk SAR.
- Length: 5.49 m
- Maximum range: 30 km
- Guidance systems: Semi-Active Radar Homing.
- Maximum speed: 3,950 km/h
- Minimum range: 3 km
- Ceiling: 14,000 m
- Floor: 30 m
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