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The survivability of the 10M2 is lacking, which is expected of a small SPAA vehicle. However, it is not without some quirks that can keep a player alive here and there.
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The thickest armor on the vehicle is only 14mm, the rest is 7mm. This is barely enough to protect the crew from stray low-caliber MG fire and more distant shrapnel, and will not provide any protection against higher-caliber MGs, rocket and bomb explosions, or even the odd HE shell.
 
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The interesting part of the 10M2 is its relatively uncluttered interior that can make hasty enemy shots ineffective. Two of the three crew members sit in the very front of the hull (commander and driver), with the third (gunner) towards the rear underneath the launcher assembly. The engine sits in the middle of the vehicle, with the rear section holding a few spare missiles. Therefore, oftentimes when enemy fire strikes the middle of the vehicle (which many players instinctively aim for), it will knock out the gunner and/or the turret assembly but leave the front two crew members, and sometimes even the engine, unscathed, allowing the 10M2 to get away.
 
  
 
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The 10M2’s mobility is solidly average. The engine can propel the little vehicle at a decent speed but takes a while to do so, and is not happy when climbing hills. A not often used but still valuable feature is the 10M2’s amphibious capability, allowing it to reach a few places and take some shorter routes that other vehicles cannot. In all, while the 10M2 will not win many races against other vehicles, it is still fast enough to do its job well.
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{{main|9M37M}}
 
{{main|9M37M}}
  
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The [[9M37M|9M37M missile]] is a worthy analogue to the Stinger-type missiles found on Western IR SAM vehicles such as the [[Ozelot]], [[Type 93]], and [[LAV-AD]]. It doesn’t have as good lock characteristics, notably in frontal aspect engagements, but makes up for it with an overload of 20g, double any contemporary ground-based IR SAM system except for the [[SIDAM 25 (Mistral)]] and the [[SANTAL]], both of which still only have 12g missiles. Against highly maneuverable targets, these missiles are far easier to score hits with.
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There are no missile upgrades available, the stock missile is the top missile. The proximity fuse and warhead weight are both sufficient for destroying or crippling any aerial target it connects with, with the only drawback being the seeker head - it is easily decoyed by flares, a feature familiar to users of Russian aerial infrared missiles.
 
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An long-existing bug that also affects the 10M2 concerns the missile not firing when target lock is achieved, leading to the missile being lost from the ammunition pool. This affects many ground-based IR SAMs but for the Strela with only four missile in the launchers at once, it is vital to be careful to only fire when there is a strong, close lock on the enemy target.
 
 
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The 7.62mm MG on the 10M2 is pretty much an afterthought, given that open-top vehicles are exceedingly rare at this BR. However, it is very handy to have around for clearing small fences or obstacles in front of the vehicle, something other IR SAM vehicles like the [[Type 93]] and [[Ozelot]] cannot do. It is not recommended to use this as an offensive weapon against air targets given its limited firing arcs and the fact that the 10M2 already has very nice missiles for that exact purpose.
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The best way to use the 10M2 is a short-range surprise weapon against enemy aircraft and sometimes helicopters. The missiles cannot reach as far as many of the radar missile-equipped SPAA vehicles you will often be playing alongside, but they have very good overload and do not usually give the enemy a red warning diamond. Engaging aircraft that are busy with other targets or just starting to exit the battlefield is the best way to engage, as distracted enemies are less likely to see the missile and dump flares.
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The worst enemy of this vehicle is helicopters, at any range. At long range, they are outside the lock range of the 10M2’s missile while being well within the range of their own ATGMs. At closer range (below about 1 mile), the missile is often unable to track enemy helicopters due to its launch characteristics. Helicopters around the 10M2’s BR also start to get IRCM equipment, making IR lock impossible. High-altitude aircraft are more of the same thing, with them being able to loft missiles and bombs at ground targets from above your missile’s lock-on distance.
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros'''  
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'''Pros:'''  
  
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*The missiles have a high overload factor, more than any other ground-launched IR
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* The missiles have a high overload factor
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*Small size, it can easily hide behind rocks, bushes, or buildings
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* Good mobility
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*Except for the launcher assembly, the rest of the vehicle is very low to the ground
 
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*Amphibious, can reach a few places other vehicles cannot
 
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*More survivable than it seems due to crew placement and empty space in the rear of the vehicle
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Can't engage helicopters equipped with ATGMs because of the [[9M37M|9M37]]'s short range
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* Can't engage helicopters equipped with ATGMs because of the missiles' short range
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*No search function, either IRST or radar. A 3-mile range tracking radar is all you get
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* Can be machine gunned
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*Engine suffers on inclines, hills are not your friend
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* Missiles like to Yo-yo on launch
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*Often uptiered into 10.0/10.3 due to high usage of top tier premium tanks
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* struggles to hit targets in front aspect
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*Suffers from the IR SAM launch bug, often making your missiles useless
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* Can't Engage drones
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The ZRK 9A35M2 ‘Strela-10M2’ was built to be the successor of the 9K31 ‘Strela-1’ built on the BRDM-2 wheeled chassis, and is able to use the older missile from that platform if needed. Development of the new vehicle began on July 24th of 1969, with the decision being made to continue developing a new IR SAM system in spite of the [[2S6|9K22 ‘Tunguska’]] also being developed at the same time, economical reasons often being cited as the main deciding factor to continue with both. The faster reaction time of the Strela missile system, as well as its immunity to radar jamming, were also highly desired by the Soviet Army’s anti-aircraft forces.
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Unlike the previous Strela system, being mounted on a lightly-armored amphibious car, the new vehicle would be mounted on the newer and more mobile MT-LB, an infantry transport vehicle from the late 1950s. This would provide far more room for equipment and extra ammunition, among other things.
 
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The [[9M37M|9M37]] missile went through testing from 1973 to 1974, but disappointing results forced a delay while the kinks were ironed out. Designers of the Strela system used this time to introduce improved equipment onto the MT-LB base vehicle, such as more modern radios and provisioning for easier connection to the Soviet integrated air defense system in use at the time.
 
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The vehicle was first introduced in 1976 and has been in service ever since. Combat usage first occurred in 1988 during the Angolan Civil War, with the first large-scale use of the system being Operation Desert Storm, during which it is believed 27 coalition aircraft were hit by Iraqi missiles, with 14 of those being lost. A few other small conflicts have featured the system, with Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine being the latest - also the first time that both combatants have used the Strela system.
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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* Western counterparts: [[LAV-AD]], [[Ozelot]], [[Type 93]], [[SIDAM 25 (Mistral)]], [[SANTAL]], [[Machbet]]
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== External links ==
 
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* [[wt:en/news/7983-development-9a35m2-it-s-time-to-master-missiles-en|[Devblog] 9A35M2 - it's time to master missiles!]]
 
* [[wt:en/news/7983-development-9a35m2-it-s-time-to-master-missiles-en|[Devblog] 9A35M2 - it's time to master missiles!]]
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* [https://youtu.be/CDwJ0C_i2Z4 JustinPlays' video review of the vehicle]
 
  
 
{{USSR anti-aircraft vehicles}}
 
{{USSR anti-aircraft vehicles}}

Revision as of 05:33, 16 January 2023

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Strela-10M2
ussr_9a35_m2.png
GarageImage Strela-10M2.jpg
Strela-10M2
USSR flag.png USSR
VII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
10.7 10.3 10.3
Class:
Research:300 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:830 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The 9A35M2 "Strela-10M2" is a rank VII Soviet SPAA with a battle rating of 10.7 (AB) and 10.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Apex Predators".

General info

Survivability and armour

ESS
Creation of a smoke screen in the direction of movement of the vehicle
Armourfront / side / back
Hull14 / 7 / 7
Turret7 / 7 / 7
Crew3 people
Visibility65 %

Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.

Armour type:

Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull ___ mm ___ mm Top
___ mm Bottom 		___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Turret ___ - ___ mm Turret front
___ mm Gun mantlet 		___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Cupola ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Amphibious
The design allows you to swim and control movement in the water
Speedforward / back
AB67 / 12 km/h
RB and SB62 / 11 km/h
Number of gears11 forward
2 back
Weight12.3 t
Engine power
AB458 hp
RB and SB240 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB37.2 hp/t
RB and SB19.5 hp/t

Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 67 12 12.3 _,___ 458 __.__ 37.24
Realistic 62 11 _,___ 240 __.__ 19.51

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB5 499 → 7 720 Sl icon.png
RB4 648 → 6 525 Sl icon.png
SB5 554 → 7 797 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications241 900 Rp icon.png
408 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 900 Ge icon.png
Crew training240 000 Sl icon.png
Experts830 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 100 Ge icon.png
Research Aces1 140 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
160 / 210 / 250 % Sl icon.png
238 / 238 / 238 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Mobility Protection Firepower
Mods new tank traks.png
Tracks
Research:
18 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
28 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank suspension.png
Suspension
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank break.png
Brake System
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank filter.png
Filters
Research:
22 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
34 000 Sl icon.png
470 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank transmission.png
Transmission
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank engine.png
Engine
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods tank tool kit.png
Improved Parts
Research:
5 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
28 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods extinguisher.png
Improved FPE
Research:
4 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods tank reinforcement ussr.png
Crew Replenishment
Research:
22 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
34 000 Sl icon.png
470 Ge icon.png
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
ESS
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank horizontal aiming.png
Horizontal Drive
Research:
18 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
28 000 Sl icon.png
390 Ge icon.png
Mods airstrike.png
Airstrike
Research:
15 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
23 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank vertical aiming.png
Elevation Mechanism
Research:
22 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
34 000 Sl icon.png
470 Ge icon.png
Mods art support.png
Artillery Support
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png
Mods scouting.png
Improved optics
Research:
17 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
26 000 Sl icon.png
360 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Main armament

AAM 9M37M
Ammunition8 rounds
First-order4 rounds
Belt capacity4 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
19.5 → 15.0 s
Fire rate60 shots/min
Vertical guidance-5° / 80°
Main article: 9M37M

Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.

9M37M missile Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity (Belt) Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 8 (4) -5°/+80° ±180° N/A __._ __._ __._ __._ __._ _.__ _.__ _.__ _.__
Realistic __._ __._ __._ __._ __._

Ammunition

Missile details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Range
(m) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Trigger radius
(m) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
9M37M SAM 700 5,000 39.2 1 0.1 4 1.69 79° 80° 81°

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
2 __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __ (+__) __

Machine guns

7.62 mm PKMB machine gun
Ammunition1 000 rounds
Belt capacity250 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate700 shots/min
Main article: PKMB (7.62 mm)

Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.

7.62 mm PKMB
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
___ (___) ___ __° __°

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • The missiles have a high overload factor
  • Good mobility

Cons:

  • Can't engage helicopters equipped with ATGMs because of the missiles' short range
  • Can be machine gunned
  • Missiles like to Yo-yo on launch
  • struggles to hit targets in front aspect
  • Can't Engage drones

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

  • reference to the series of the vehicles;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


USSR anti-aircraft vehicles
GAZ-AAA  GAZ-AAA (4M) · GAZ-AAA (DShK)
BTR-152  BTR-152A · BTR-152D
Wheeled/Half-tracked  GAZ-MM (72-K) · ZiS-12 (94-KM) · ZiS-43
Radar SPAAG  ZSU-23-4 · ZSU-37-2
SAM  ZSU-23-4M4 · Strela-10M2 · 2S6 · Pantsir-S1
Other  ZSU-23-4M2 · ZUT-37 · ZSU-37 · BTR-ZD · ZSU-57-2
Czechoslovakia  M53/59
North Vietnam  ▂Phòng không T-34

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