Sosna-R surface-to-air missile

The Sosna-R is a short-range air defense system with ground-based and naval applications. The missile is designed to destroy aircraft, helicopters and cruise missiles. The Sosna-R may replace Strela-10M (SA-13 Gopher**) surface-to-air missile systems in Russian service.

The ground-based system is typically mounted on a Russian MT-LB tracked, armored chassis. The Sosna turret is installed on the center of the roof.

The system features a two-stage solid-propellant missile. During the...