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Suggestion No.101
Zdravo. I want to suggest a newly revealed, modernized Strela from Serbia, which not only is strapped with 4 AESA radar screens, but also gets upgraded missiles :)
Description:
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The Strela-10MS1 is a short-range self propelled air defense rocket system and a modernized version of the 9K35M system. It is meant to provide close protection for units during movement and combat, as well as to defend important facilities. The system integrates several modern subsystems, including 4 RPS-42 radars for detecting various targets (such as unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles, glide bombs, aircraft, and helicopters), an optical electronic system equipped with a thermal vision camera and laser rangefinder for effective target detection in both day and night conditions and under low visibility, and a PPC (target data transfer) system that enhances the transfer and display of situational and target data. Additionally, it includes an automatic system for occupying firing positions and an anti-drone system capable of jamming control and navigation subsystems. It includes a combat kit of four ready missiles, those being either the S-1MS or S-10M, both of which can be carried as a combo if needed.
History:
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The Strela-10 was developed in 1969 as a successor to the Strela-1. Designed by KB Tochmash under Aleksandr Nudelman, it was created to provide mobile air defense for armored and mechanized units against low flying aircraft and helicopters. Mounted on an MT-LB tracked chassis for better mobility, it carried the 9M37 missile with infrared guidance. After initial testing between 1973 and 1974, the system was officially adopted into Soviet service in 1976. Over time, it’s gotten improvements, like: The Strela-10M (1979) introduced an improved infrared seeker, the Strela-10M2 (1981) incorporated the 9S86 “Snap Shot” radar for automated range and velocity measurement, and the Strela-10M3 (1989) added enhanced electronics and the newer 9M333 missile.
Yugoslavia acquired the Strela-10M system from the Soviet Union during the 1980s to strengthen the air defense for it’s army. The system’s mobility and infrared guidance made it suitable for Yugoslavia’s terrain, which was rather “inconsistent”. Between 1984 and 1991, Yugoslavia developed a domestic adaptation known as the M-90 Sava (also sometimes known as Strela-10MJ or Strela-10M2J), which mounted the launcher and electronics on the locally produced BVP M-80A infantry fighting vehicle. This version offered improved internal space, better crew protection, and an increased missile load of up to ten missiles. Only three prototypes were completed before the country’s breakup, with each ending up in different successor states. During the Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s and the 1999 NATO bombing campaign, Strela-10 systems were deployed by Yugoslav forces as part of a layered air defense network. Their passive infrared guidance helped them avoid NATO radar suppression, though engagement opportunities were limited. After 2000, Serbia retained several Strela-10 units and later initiated modernization programs to extend their service life.
One of those modernizations, and that also being the newest, was the Yugoimport upgraded Strela-10MS1. The biggest part of the upgrade was the 4 RPS-42 AESA screens, but also it’s improved missiles and electronics. One was shown during the PARTNER 2025 parade.
Armaments:
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4 ready Strela-MS1 or S-10(M) missiles. I assume it still has 4 stored inside
As an alternative, up to 8 Strela-2MA missiles can be carried (so 4 on 1 side + 1 Strela-MS1/S-10(M))
To further help with guidance and whatnot, it features an optical electronic system which has thermals and an LRF. Target data transfer helps further
An anti-drone system is included too
And of course, it has 4 RPS-42 AESA radar screens
Specifications:
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(Specs not found on the brochure are taken from internet sources) The Strela-10MS1 has 6.93m in length, 2.85m in width, and 2.3m in height when in travel configuration, with the launcher reaching about 3.8 to 3.97m in firing position. The system is powered by a YaMZ-238V diesel engine producing about 240hp, providing a maximum road speed of around 61.5km/h and a firing-on-the-move capability at 30 km/h.
Sources:
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RLN-S10 SAM brochure
https://www.leonardodrs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mhr_datasheet.pdf
SA-13 (Gopher) / 9K35 Strela-10 Self-Propelled, Tracked SAM System
YUG - M-90 Sava (Strela-10MJ resp. Strela-10M2J) : Other
Regimental self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system "Strela-10"
Thanks a lot for reading! If you have any extra information, then feel free to share them in the replies! As always, have a good day :)
