JMRC VISMOD 9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko) Russian 6x6 Amphibious Short-Range Tactical Surface-to-Air Missile System
JMRC
Russian Surface-to-Air Missile System
Other
Basic Information
Name
JMRC VISMOD 9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko) Russian 6x6 Amphibious Short-Range Tactical Surface-to-Air Missile System
Designation
JMRC
Alternate Designation
JMRC VISMOD 9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko) Russian 6x6 Amphibious Short-Range Tactical Surface-to-Air Missile System
Equipment Type
Russian Surface-to-Air Missile System
Manufacturer
Znamya Truda Plant
Date of Introduction
1971
Description
JMRC VISMOD 9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko) Russian 6x6 Amphibious Short-Range Tactical Surface-to-Air Missile System KILLS ROTARY AND SOME FIXED WING ASSETS ON THE MILES BATTLEFIELD KILLED BY .50 CALIBER AND ABOVE
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Engine
Diesel (300 hp)
Active Protection
None
Amphibious
Yes
Range
500.0 km
Variants
SA-8 Gecko
Began development in 1960 and was introduced in 1971-1972 with four exposed 9M33 missiles per TELAR and a maximum range of 12 km.
SA-N-4 Gecko
Introduced in 1972 and is the naval version of the system with two 9M33M missiles on a Zif-122 retractable rotating launcher and improved performance. It has been installed on Gepard class frigate, Kara class guided missile cruisers, Kiev class VTOL cruisers and also the Kirov, Slava and Krivak classes.
SA-8B Gecko (OSA-AK)
With TELAR 9A33BM2, the 9K33M2 "OSA-AK" was introduced in 1975 with the new six-missile box launcher, each 9M33M2 missile being a sealed round.
SA-8B Mod 0 / 9K33M3 "Osa-AKM" / Gecko Mod 1
With TELAR 9A33BM3 and missiles, the 9K33M3 was introduced in 1980 with the maximum range extended to 15 km (9.3 mi) and maximum altitude to 12 km (40,000 ft) as explained above. Most OSA-AKM systems also feature an IFF antenna.
Saman and Saman-M
(Russian Саман â adobe) is a development of the Osa\Osa-M system into target drones, used for testing and training with air defense systems, including SAMs.
Osa-AKM w/ Polish and Czech Mods)
Upgraded version of the SA-8B Gecko Mod-1 - Poland and Czech Republic made a local modification of SA-8 Gecko.
System
Alternative Designation
JMRC VISMOD 9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko) Russian 6x6 Amphibious Short-Range Tactical Surface-to-Air Missile System
Type
Russian Short-Range Tactical Surface-to-Air Missile System
Manufacturer
Znamya Truda Plant
Family
INA
In Service
1971-Present
Crew
5 ea
Chassis
BAZ-5937
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Fire on the Move
No, The Osa can not launch missiles on the move. It launches them from stationary position or from short stops.
Airborne
Yes
Amphibious
Yes
Note
A battery of Osa consists of 4 combat vehicles and 2 reloading vehicles.
Dimensions
Length
9.1 m
Width
2.78 m
Height
4.20 m (radar mast stowed)
Weight, Combat
18 kg
Ground Pressure
INA
Ground Clearance
400 mm
Automotive
Engine Name
2D20B Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
300 hp
Maximum Range
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
50 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
8 km/h
Gradient
INA
Side Slope
INA
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
1.2 m
Fording Depth
Amphibious
Communications
Tactical Radio
Azart-P (4km), Azart-N (12km), and Azart-BM (40km)
Missile System
Launcher
Name
9A33 Transporter Erector Launcher and Radar (TELAR) Vehicle
Type
TELAR
Basic Load
6 x SA-8 SAM
Note
There is also a reloading vehicle, which is based on a similar BAZ-5939 chassis. It carries 18 reload missiles in containers and is fitted with a crane. All six missiles are reloaded within 5 minutes.
Missile (Option 1)
Name
9M33
Type
Surface-to-air missile
Manufacturer
Znamya Truda Plant
Missile Types Fired
9M33, 9M33M1, 9M33M2, 9M33M3, 9A33BM3
Length
3,158 mm
Diameter
209.6 mm
Missile Weight
170 kg
Warhead Type
FRAG-HE
Detonation Mechanism
Contact and proximity
Guidance System
RF CLOS
Propellant
Solid propellant rocket motor
Operational Range
15 km
Flight Altitude
12,000 m
Boost Time
2 s boost, then 15 s sustain
Speed
1,020 m/s
Steering System
Dual-thrust rocket motor.
Accuracy
5 m
Fire Control
Fire Control System
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Direct Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire
Yes
Optics
Infrared night-vision systems for commander and driver.
IFF Capable
Yes
Target Acquisition and Fire Control Radar
Name
Land Roll
Type
Target acquisition and command guidance radar for the SA-8 Gecko
Band, Surveillance
G-H (6-8 GHz)
Maximum Range, G-Band Surveillance Radar
20-30 km
Band, Tracking Radar
J (14.2-14.8 GHz)
Maximum Range, H-Band Guidance Radar Radar
20-25 km
Band, Guidance Radar
I (8-10 GHz)
Maximum Range, J-Band Detection Radar
20 km
Traverse Left
180 deg
Traverse Range
360 deg
Traverse Right
180 deg
Note #1
The normal SA-8 battery deployment consists of four SA-8 /Land Roll vehicles and one command vehicle. The SA-8 regiment headquarters consists of a Long Track radar or Thick Skin-B radar vehicle, as well as one command vehicle.
Note #2
The radar folds back 90 degrees to reduce the overall height of the vehicle for air transport or high-speed road travel.
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Turret Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes, collective overpressure protection with air filtration
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
J
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.1 m
Width
2.78 m
Height
4.2 m
Weight
18 kg
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