9K333 Verba
The 9K333 Verba (Russian: Верба, "Willow") is a Russian fourth-generation 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-29 Gizmo.
| Verba | |
|---|---|
| Type | Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2014–present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Wars | Syrian Civil War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | KB Mashinostroyeniya - developer of the system |
| Produced | 2011–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17.25 kg (38.0 lb) |
| Diameter | 72 mm |
| 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) |
| Maximum speed | Up to 500 m/s (Mach 1.5) |
Guidance system | Three-channel optical seeker (ultraviolet, near-infrared, mid-infrared) |
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