Russian 9K35 Strela-10 (SA-13 Gopher)

Complete kit for building a 9K35 Strela-10 SA-13 Gopher Surface-to-Air Missile System

• 1:35 scale
• Dimensions LxW (built): 185.8 x 89.3 mm
• 950+ pieces
• Photo-etched, clear parts and copper wire included
• single link tracks
• Upper and lower hull manufactured using the Slide Mold process
• not built, not painted
• Paint and glue not included

The SA-13 GOPHER is a short-range, low altitude SAM system. The SA-13 is designed to defend troops on the march from low level aircraft and helicopters, precision-guided munitions and reconnaissance RPVs. The combat assets of the system consist of the 9A34 and 9A35 combat vehicles and 9M37 anti-aircraft missiles. The MT-LB light armoured tracked vehicle provides the entire system with excellent cross-country capabilities.

The SA-13 missile carries a 5 kg HE warhead and is fitted with either an improved passive lead sulfide all-aspect infra-red seeker unit, or a cryogenically cooled passive all-aspect infra-red seeker unit. The estimated minimum range of the SA-13 is 500 meters and the maximum effective range of 5000 meters with altitude engagement limits of 10 to 3500 meters.