| Verba | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) |
| Place of origin |
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| 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) |
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| 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, "Pussy Willow") is a Russia man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM). "9K333" is the Russian GRAU designation of the system.
History[]
The 9K333 Verba was originally developed as a replacement for the 9K38 Igla.[1]
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.[2]
Production[]
The system is in serial production for the Russian Armed Forces, with several ground forces and airborne formations receiving Verbas since 2014.[3] 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.[4] As of 2015, KBM has equipped the Russian army with three brigadier and two divisional sets. MANPADS "Verba" passed state tests in 2011.[5][6] Officially, it entered service in 2015.[7] KBM signed a long term contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to supply Verba and carries out its production.[8]
Operators[]
Russia
References[]
- ↑ 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". http://www.janes.com/article/52424/kbm-says-verba-manpads-now-being-sold-internationally. Retrieved 2015-06-26.
- ↑ Boris Karpa. "9K333 Verba MANPADS now in service with Russian military". http://www.armamentresearch.com/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
See also[]
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