9K333 Verba
Verba | |
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Type | Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) |
Place of origin | |
Service history | |
In service | 2014–present |
Used by | See Operators |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | KB Mashinostroyeniya - developer of the system |
Produced | 2011–present |
Specifications | |
Warhead | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
Engine | Solid fuel rocket motor |
Flight ceiling | 4.5 km (15,000 ft) |
Guidance system | Three-channel optical seeker (ultraviolet, near-infrared, mid-infrared) |
The 9K333 Verba (Russian: Верба, "Willow") is a Russia man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM). "9K333" is the Russian GRAU designation of the system. Its US DoD designation is SA-25.[1]
History
The 9K333 Verba was originally developed as a replacement for the 9K38 Igla.[2]
The Verba's primary new feature is its multispectral optical seeker, using three sensors - ultraviolet, near infrared, and mid-infrared - as opposed to the Igla-S' two. Cross-checking sensors against one another better discriminates between relevant targets and decoys, and decreases the chance of disruption from countermeasures, including lasers that attempt to blind missiles.[3]
Production
The system is in serial production for the Russian Armed Forces, with several ground forces and airborne formations receiving Verbas since 2014.[4] It first appeared with the Ivanovo VDV division after passing Army testing in the summer of 2011 and being confirmed for production in late 2011.[5] As of 2015, KBM has equipped the Russian army with three brigade and two divisional sets. MANPADS "Verba" passed state tests in 2011.[6][7] Officially, it entered service in 2015.[8] KBM signed a long term contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to supply Verba and carries out its production.[9]
Operators
References
- ^ "Russian Missiles". GlobalSecurity.org.
- ^ New Russian Verba MANPADS will replace Igla-S - Armyrecognition.com, 15 September 2014
- ^ New-generation man-portable air defence system Verba revealed to public at Army 2015 exhibition - Armyrecognition.com, 19 June 2015
- ^ Nikolai Novichkov & Jeremy Binnie (2015-06-18). "KBM says Verba MANPADS now being sold internationally". Retrieved 2015-06-26.
- ^ Boris Karpa. "9K333 Verba MANPADS now in service with Russian military". Retrieved 2015-06-26.
- ^ http://www.kbm.ru/ru/press-centre/497.html
- ^ http://vpk-news.ru/news/27860
- ^ http://www.kbm.ru/ru/press-centre/599.html
- ^ http://www.kbm.ru/ru/press-centre/436.html