9M331
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Description
The 9M331 is a surface-to-air missile developed by the Soviet Union, but appearing on the Tor-M1 in the Chinese tech tree. It is a successor to the 9M330 Tor, which was also developed by the Soviet Union.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Calibre | 239 mm |
| Mass | 167 kg |
| Maximum speed | 850 m/s |
| Maximum overload | 42 G |
| Guidance | Semi-automatic (SACLOS) |
| Launch range | 12 km |
| Missile guidance time | 21 secs |
| Explosive mass | 8.16 kg TNTe |
| Fuse delay | 1 m |
| Fuse sensitivity | 0.3 mm |
| Arming distance | 300 m |
| Trigger radius | 8 m |
| Armour penetration | 60 mm |
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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History
The 9M331 began testing in the Soviet Union in 1985, and entered service with the Soviet Army in 1991. It has since been exported successfully to many countries, including Iran, Egypt, China and Myanmar. It is infamous for its use in the shootdown of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 by Iran.
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See also
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