Engineering:9K333 Verba
| Verba | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2014–present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | KB Mashinostroyeniya - developer of the system |
| Produced | 2011–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17.25 kg (38.0 lb) |
| Warhead | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Engine | Solid fuel rocket motor |
Operational range | 6.5 km (21,000 ft) |
| 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 Russian fourth-generation[1] man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM) MANPADS. "9K333" is the Russian GRAU designation of the system. Its NATO reporting name is SA-25.[2]
History
The 9K333 Verba was originally developed as a replacement for the 9K38 Igla.[3]
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.[4]
According to a KBM spokesperson, the Verba can engage fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft and “new types of threats” such as unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles. “The 9K333 can effectively engage aerial targets with low infrared signature. The system can be coupled to an external identification friend or foe [IFF] unit,” the spokesperson said.
The Verba’s containerised 9M336 surface-to-air missile (SAM) can be integrated into ground- and sea-based short-range air-defence (SHORAD) systems. “The SAM can also be used by air platforms,” the spokesperson added.[5]
Production
The system is in serial production for the Russian Armed Forces, with several ground forces and airborne formations receiving Verbas since 2014.[6] 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.[7] As of 2015, KBM has equipped the Russian army with three brigade and two divisional sets. Four VDV units received Verba in 2014-15. MANPADS "Verba" passed state tests in 2011.[8][9][10] Officially, it entered service in 2015.[11] KBM signed a long term contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to supply Verba and carries out its production.[12] As of April 2017, 10 sets have been delivered and 801 systems as of November the same year.[13][14] Deliveries continue.[15][16]
Operators
Armenia - Quantity yet unknown with unknown number of SA24 9K38 Igla S. (Armenian and Russian sources)[17]
Russia
Syria[18]
References
- ↑ joffrey. "All Russian airborne troops equipped Verba Manpads 82707173 - July 2017 Global Defense Security news industry - Defense Security global news industry army 2017 - Archive News year". https://www.armyrecognition.com/july_2017_global_defense_security_news_industry/all_russian_airborne_troops_equipped_verba_manpads_82707173.html.
- ↑ "Russian Missiles". http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/missile.htm.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ https://www.janes.com/article/85377/russia-s-kbm-details-verba-manpad
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Boris Karpa. "9K333 Verba MANPADS now in service with Russian military". http://www.armamentresearch.com/9k333-verba-manpads-now-in-service-with-russian-military/.
- ↑ ""Верба" для Сухопутных войск и ВДВ - АО Научно-производственная корпорация "КБ Машиностроения"". http://www.kbm.ru/ru/press-centre/497.html.
- ↑ "Новейшие ПЗРК "Верба" поступили на вооружение мотострелков ЗВО - Еженедельник "Военно-промышленный курьер"". http://vpk-news.ru/news/27860.
- ↑ Administrator. "Four of Russia's airborne troops equipped with VERBA 9K333 MANPADS air defense missile system 11001161 - January 2016 Global Defense Security news industry - Defense Security global news industry army 2016 - Archive News year". http://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/four_of_russia_s_airborne_troops_equipped_with_verba_9k333_manpads_air_defense_missile_system_11001161.html.
- ↑ ""Верба" — гарантированно в цель - АО Научно-производственная корпорация "КБ Машиностроения"". http://www.kbm.ru/ru/press-centre/599.html.
- ↑ ""Верба" поступает в войска - АО Научно-производственная корпорация "КБ Машиностроения"". http://www.kbm.ru/ru/press-centre/436.html.
- ↑ Sudakov, Dmitriy (14 April 2017). "S-500 air defence system for Russian aerospace forces almost ready". http://www.pravdareport.com/russia/economics/14-04-2017/137516-a_500_air_defence-0/.
- ↑ "ЦАМТО / Новости / Валерий Герасимов: за пятилетний период принято на вооружение более 300 новых образцов ВиВТ". http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/1107/142043988/detail.shtml.
- ↑ http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/1209/152555731/detail.shtml
- ↑ https://www.armyrecognition.com/weapons_defence_industry_military_technology_uk/verba_9k333_manpads_will_defend_russian_long-range_radar_against_drone_attacks.html
- ↑ "Alert 5 " 9K333 Verba MANPADS exported to Armenia - Military Aviation News". http://alert5.com/2017/04/14/9k333-verba-manpads-exported-to-armenia/.
- ↑ "ВАЖНО: Российские военные предотвратили атаку на Дамаск, применив новейший ПЗРК "Верба" (+ВИДЕО, ФОТО)". http://rusvesna.su/news/1501695399.
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