Puch-G (Strelets)

_YugoSlav · June 16, 2025, 4:14am

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Puch-G (Strelets)

History and description

In 2007, as part of settling the Russian Federation’s clearing debt to the Republic of Slovenia—originating from the former Yugoslavia—Slovenia signed a contract to purchase fifteen Strelets systems and a number of Igla-S systems for its armed forces. These weapons were delivered by Russia in 2010. After acquisition, the Strelets systems were mounted on Puch-G 230GE pickup trucks.

The Strelets is a lightweight, mobile missile system designed to engage jet, turboprop, and propeller aircraft, helicopters, and small aerial targets such as UAVs and missiles. Developed and produced by the Russian defense firm KBM, the system comprises two Igla-S (9K338) portable anti-aircraft missile launchers mounted on a Strelets (9S846) frame. The gunner is seated beside the missiles. The entire unit weighs 700 kg and measures 2.34 x 1.69 x 1.69 meters. It can rotate 360° horizontally and operate vertically from -10° to +60°. Up to six additional missiles are stored beneath the platform’s floor. Compared to the standalone Igla-S, the Strelets system offers improved functionality in low visibility and nighttime conditions.

Most Slovenian Puch-G 230GE vehicles were acquired in the early 1990s during the army’s formation. Due to an embargo on military vehicles at the time, initial units were obtained as white civilian off-road vehicles and later repainted in Slovenian camouflage. These vehicles can carry up to eight fully equipped personnel and cargo, with a maximum gross weight of 2,900 kg. They have a top speed of 140 km/h on roads and 50 km/h off-road, can climb slopes up to 80%, handle side slopes up to 25%, and ford water up to 600 mm deep. The Puch-G 230GE is powered by a water-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine producing 92 kW (125 hp) at 5,100 rpm, paired with an automatic transmission. Drive can be directed to the rear wheels or all four wheels as needed. The body is constructed from sheet steel.

At least one Puch-G 230GE equipped with a Strelets system was tested during the Shield 2014 military exercise on Croatia’s Kamenjak peninsula. In this joint event, Croatian and Slovenian air defense units engaged aerial targets. The Croatian forces fired 83 missiles using Igla and Strela-2M systems, while the Slovenian side launched four: two from the man-portable Igla-S and two from the Strelets-mounted platform.

Specifications

Essentials
- Length; 4595 mm
- Width; 1700 mm
- Height; 2340 mm
- Wheelbase 3850 mm
- Ground clearance; 240 mm
- Mass; 2900 kg
- Crew; 2
- Four-wheel drive (4x4)
Protection
- Armor; N/A
- APS; N/A
- ERA; N/A
- Smoke; N/A
Mobility
- Engine; M102E, 2.3 l, 4-cylinder, 92 kW/125 hp
- Power/weight; 43.1 hp/t
- Transmission; 4 gears, automatic transmission
- Top speed; 140 kph
- Amphibious; No
- Fording depths; 600 mm
Firepower
- Main;
  - Strelets anti-air system (9S846)
    - Stabilizer; No
    - Elevation; -10° to +60°
    - Traverse: 360°
    - Zoom; unknown
    - Rate of fire: unknown
    - Ammo; 2+6
    - Igla-S (9K338):
      - Diameter: 72 mm
      - Mass: 11.7 kg
      - Guidance: IR
      - Range: 6.0 km
      - Altitude: 3.5 km
      - Target speed: 400 m/s
      - Missile speed: 600 m/s, 1.8 M
      - Explosive weight: 585 g