OVERVIEW:  The SA-11 GADFLY (9K38M1 Buk-M1) is a mobile, single-stage, solid fuel, low-to-high altitude, medium range surface-to-air missile using semi-active radar guidance.  It is equipped with a 70 kg HE fragmentation warhead.

DETAILS:  The SA-11 GADFLY was primarily intended to protect front line-armor and mechanized divisions.


Specifications:
 
Weight: 		 685 kg 
Length: 		 5.55m 
Diameter: 		 0.4 m (missile)  
Wingspan: 		 0.86 m 
Speed:			 2332 knts (850 m/s)
Range:			 1.6-18.9 nm (3-35 km)(aircraft); 1.6-13.5 nm ACLM 
Engagement Altitude:	 50-72,179 ft (15-22,000 m)   
Reload time:		 13-15 minutes (approx.)
Max target speed: 	1613 knts (830 m/s)
Kill probability:	 80% 
Maneuverability:	23 g	


NOTES:  IOC:  1983. Designed to replace the SA-6 systems.  The naval version is known as the SA-N-7 GADFLY.


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