Romb
Romb
Local Air Defenses
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Romb
Designation
Romb
Alternate Designation
4K33, 9K33, 9P35M2, Osa-AK, Osa-AKM, OSA-AKM1, Osa-M, Osa-MA, Osa-MA2, Osa-P, SA-8 Gecko, SA-N-4 Gecko
Equipment Type
Local Air Defenses
Manufacturer
JSC IEMP Kupol
Date of Introduction
1980
Description
The Romb, SA-8 Gecko Western designation, is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed to counter hostile aircraft at shorter ranges and flying at low altitudes. The whole Romb air defense system is mounted on a high mobility and air-transportable 6x6 chassis which typically carries four to six ready-to-fire 9M33 missiles. The Soviet Union deployed Romb to provide air defense to military units. It was sold to over 25 countries all over the world.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Max Speed
80.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Local Air Defenses
Status
Active
Also Known As
4K33, 9K33, 9P35M2, Osa-AK, Osa-AKM, OSA-AKM1, Osa-M, Osa-MA, Osa-MA2, Osa-P, SA-8 Gecko, SA-N-4 Gecko
Origin
Russia
Contractor
JSC IEMP Kupol
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1980
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
3
Wheel Drive
6
Wheels
6
Dimensions — Height
4.2 meter
Dimensions — Length
9.1 meter
Dimensions — Width
2.8 meter
Mass — Combat Weight
9,000 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
500 kilometer
Performance — Target's Max Altitude
12,000 meter
Performance — Weapon Max Range
15,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
80 kph
Time — SetUp Time
4 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Surface-to-Air Missiles: 9M33 (6)
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Air Defense
Land > Air Defense
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000616 deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000830
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.1 m
Width
2.8 m
Height
4.2 m
Weight
9000 kg
Operators (17)
Russia
Ukraine
Poland
India
Soviet Union
Czech Republic
Serbia
Algeria
Armenia
Bulgaria
Cuba
Georgia
Greece
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Romania
Syria
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