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BRDM-2 ZRK 9K31 Strela/
SA-9 Gaskin SAM System Vehicle
Statistics
| Country of Origin/Used by: | USSR (and many other countries) |
| First Produced/Service Dates: | 1968 |
| Manufactured by: | Molotov GAZ Plant: Gorky, Russia |
| Crew: | 3? |
| Armament: | (4) Surface To Air Missiles in Launcher; (2) Spares. The types of missiles used changed as newer models were introduced. The missiles fielded on this vehicle were the Strela 1, Strela 1M, Strela 1M2 and Strela 1R |
| Engine: | GAZ V8-Cylinder Petrol Engine |
| Miscellaneous Info: | This vehicle was derived from
the BRDM-2 scout car series and was
primarly built on the second production version of the BRDM-2, although
some were built using the third version. There are some slight
differences when compared to than the original scout cars, including the
removal of the "belly wheels" to help reduce weight. SA-9 "Gaskin" was NATO's designation for this vehicle. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
BRDM-2
ZRK 9K31 SAM System Vehicle Photo (And Above) Please note that
vehicle pictured is missing three missile launch boxes. |
Rob van Kan - Italy |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| BRDM-2 ZRK 9K31 Strela SAM System Photos and Information | Federation of American Scientists Website |
| BRDM-2 ZRK 9K31 Strela SAM System Photos and Information | Military Factory Website |
| BRDM-2 ZRK 9K31 Strela SAM System Photos and Information | Army Recognition Website |
Printed
| Reference | Author |
| "BRDM-2 Scout Car" (March 2009 Issue of Military Machines International Magazine) | Ian Young |
| Encyclopedia of Armoured Cars | Duncan Crow & Robert J. Icks |
| Jane's Tank Recognition Guide (Fourth Edition) | Christopher F. Foss |
| Russian Armored Cars (1930-2000) | James Kinnear (Greenhill Books) |
| Soviet Wheeled Armored Vehicles | Steven Zaloga (Concord Publications) |
| Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicles In Service | B.T. White |
Hobby Modeling
Kits and Accessories
| Kit | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| SA-9 Gaskin SAM System Model Kit (3515) | DML/Dragon | 1/35 | Plastic |
| BRDM-3 (SA-9) Scout Car Model Kit (TPA20014) | Verlinden/Trophy Models | 1/35 | Resin; Out of Production |
| Aftermarket Item | Manufacturer | Scale | Other Information |
| BRDM-2/3 Sagged Wheel Set (DW35019) | DEF Model | 1/35 | Resin; For the Dragon series of model kits |
| BRDM-2 "Russian Type" Wheel Set 35035) | Hussar | 1/35 | For Dragon/Revell of Germany Kits. With 'regular' Soviet style tread pattern. |
| BRDM-2 "Polish Type" Wheel Set 35037) | Hussar | 1/35 | For Dragon/Revell of Germany Kits. Has different Polish style tire tread pattern |
| BRDM-2 Wheel Set (35040) | MiniArm | 1/35 | Resin. |
| BRDM-2 Tire Set (35A305) | Panzer Shop | 1/35 | For Dragon/Revell of Germany Kits |
| BRDM/BTR Early Wheel Set (SKP093) | SKP Models | 1/35th | Resin. |
|
BRDM-2 Light Lenses (SKP135) |
SKP Model |
1/35 |
Resin and Photo Etch Brass; For Dragon Models Series of kits. |
| BRDM Wheel Set (TX0106) | Trakz | 1/35 | For BRDM-1 and BRDM-2 Models |
Model Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |