The 9K33 Osa (Russian: 9К33 «Оса»; English: "wasp"; NATO reporting name SA-8 Gecko) is a highly mobile, low-altitude, short-range tactical surface-to-air missile system developed in the Soviet Union in the 1960s and fielded in 1972.

Aug 25, 2022 · The 9K33 Osa, codenamed SA-8 Gecko by Nato, is a highly mobile, low-altitude, short-range tactical surface-to-air defence missile system designed in the Soviet Union. The …

The 9K33 Osa (Russian: Оса; English: wasp) is a highly mobile, low-altitude, short-range tactical surface-to-air missile system. "9K33" is its GRAU designation.

Aug 1, 2024 · The SA-8 Gecko NATO code name (Russian name 9K33 OSA) is a Russian-made highly mobile, low-altitude, short-range tactical surface-to-air missile system. "9K33" is its GRAU designation. The development program was protracted with major redesigns of both the missile and launch platform required.

The 9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko) Russian 6x6 Amphibious Short-Range Tactical Surface-to-Air Missile System is a Russian-made highly mobile, low-altitude, short-range tactical...

Bulgarian 9K33M3 Osa-AKM self-propelled SAM system. The 9K33 Osa is a point defense SAM system of Soviet origin. It was developed in the late 1960's and is operational since the early 1970's. In the West the Osa is known by the NATO reporting name "SA-8 Gecko".

In service by 1971 but developed from 1960 onwards until 1972, the 9K33 complex "wasp" was the main low-altitude, short-range tactical surface-to-air missile system, organic to armoured divisions. 1200 were made on a modified BAZ-5937/39 chassis …

Nov 7, 2011 · The self-propelled anti-aircraft integrated system 9K33 "Osa" was designed for air defense of combat formation of mechanized infantry division during different kinds of combat and on the march.

Dec 12, 2024 · All Ukrainian 9K33 Osa short-range tactical surface-to-air missile systems in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been modernized and can use the R-73 additional missile.

9K33 Osa (SA-8 Gecko) The 9K33 Osa was designed with one of the most complicated mechanically scanning radar system ever. It is similar to 2K12 Krug (SA-4) but despite its smaller engagement range it was even more complex in some aspects comparing to the SA-4.