9K333 Verba Explained

Verba
Type:Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS)
Service:2014–present
Is Missile:yes
Origin:Russia
Used By:See Operators
Wars:Syrian Civil War
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Manufacturer:KB Mashinostroyeniya - developer of the system
Production Date:2011–present
Engine:Solid fuel rocket motor
Weight:17.25kg (38.03lb)
Filling:1.5kg (03.3lb)
Diameter:72 mm
Speed:Up to 500 m/s (Mach 1.5)
Guidance:Three-channel optical seeker (ultraviolet, near-infrared, mid-infrared)
Ceiling:4.5km (02.8miles)
Vehicle Range:6.5km (04miles)

The 9K333 Verba (Russian: Верба, "Willow") is a Russian fourth-generation[1] 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.[2]

History

The 9K333 Verba was originally developed as a replacement for the 9K38 Igla.[3]

The Verba's primary new feature is its multispectral optical seeker, using three sensors - ultraviolet, near infrared, and mid-infrared - as opposed to the Igla-S' two. Cross-checking sensors against one another better discriminates between relevant targets and decoys, and decreases the chance of disruption from countermeasures, including lasers that attempt to blind missiles.[4]

According to a KBM spokesperson, the Verba can engage fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft and “new types of threats” such as unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles. “The 9K333 can effectively engage aerial targets with low infrared signature. The system can be coupled to an external identification friend or foe [IFF] unit,” the spokesperson said.

The Verba's containerised 9M336 surface-to-air missile (SAM) can be integrated into ground- and sea-based short-range air-defence (SHORAD) systems. “The SAM can also be used by air platforms,” the spokesperson added.[5]

Production

The system is in serial production for the Russian Armed Forces, with several ground forces and airborne formations receiving Verbas since 2014.[6] It first appeared with the Ivanovo VDV division after passing Army testing in the summer of 2011 and being confirmed for production in late 2011.[7] As of 2015, KBM has equipped the Russian army with three brigade and two divisional sets. Four VDV units received Verba in 2014–15. MANPADS "Verba" passed state tests in 2011.[8] [9] [10] Officially, it entered service in 2015.[11] KBM signed a long-term contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to supply Verba and carries out its production.[12] As of April 2017, 10 sets had been delivered, with 801 systems delivered as of November the same year.[13] [14] Deliveries continue.[15] [16]

Operators

Notes and References

  1. Web site: All Russian airborne troops equipped Verba Manpads. www.armyrecognition.com.
  2. Web site: 9K333 Verba. WeaponSystems.net.
  3. http://www.armyrecognition.com/september_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/new_russian_verba_manpads_will_replace_igla-s_.html New Russian Verba MANPADS will replace Igla-S
  4. http://armyrecognition.com/june_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/new-generation_man-portable_air_defence_system_verba_revealed_to_public_at_army_2015_exhibition_31906154.html New-generation man-portable air defence system Verba revealed to public at Army 2015 exhibition
  5. Web site: Janes; Latest defence and security news. Janes.com.
  6. Web site: KBM says Verba MANPADS now being sold internationally. 2015-06-18 . 2015-06-26 . Nikolai Novichkov & Jeremy Binnie .
  7. Web site: 9K333 Verba MANPADS now in service with Russian military . 2015-06-26 . Boris Karpa . 19 July 2014 .
  8. Web site: "Верба" для Сухопутных войск и ВДВ - АО Научно-производственная корпорация "КБ Машиностроения". www.kbm.ru. 6 December 2017. 8 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171108093934/https://www.kbm.ru/ru/press-centre/497.html. dead.
  9. Web site: Новейшие ПЗРК "Верба" поступили на вооружение мотострелков ЗВО - Еженедельник "Военно-промышленный курьер". vpk-news.ru. 6 December 2017. 8 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171108103841/https://vpk-news.ru/news/27860. dead.
  10. Web site: Four of Russia's airborne troops equipped with VERBA 9K333 MANPADS air defense missile system. www.armyrecognition.com. 6 December 2017.
  11. Web site: "Верба" — гарантированно в цель - АО Научно-производственная корпорация "КБ Машиностроения". www.kbm.ru. 6 December 2017. 26 June 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150626180716/http://www.kbm.ru/ru/press-centre/599.html. dead.
  12. Web site: "Верба" поступает в войска - АО Научно-производственная корпорация "КБ Машиностроения". www.kbm.ru. 6 December 2017. 8 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171108034806/https://www.kbm.ru/ru/press-centre/436.html. dead.
  13. Web site: S-500 air defence system for Russian aerospace forces almost ready. Dmitriy. Sudakov. 14 April 2017. 6 December 2017. 26 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180326033927/http://www.pravdareport.com/russia/economics/14-04-2017/137516-a_500_air_defence-0/. dead.
  14. Web site: ЦАМТО / Новости / Валерий Герасимов: за пятилетний период принято на вооружение более 300 новых образцов ВиВТ. armstrade.org. 6 December 2017.
  15. Web site: ЦАМТО / Новости / В мотострелковое соединение ВВО в Забайкалье поступила крупная партия ПЗРК "Верба". armstrade.org.
  16. Web site: Verba 9K333 MANPADS will defend Russian long-range radar against drone attacks.
  17. Web site: Alert 5 " 9K333 Verba MANPADS exported to Armenia - Military Aviation News. alert5.com. 6 December 2017.
  18. Web site: ВАЖНО: Российские военные предотвратили атаку на Дамаск, применив новейший ПЗРК "Верба" (+ВИДЕО, ФОТО). 6 December 2017.

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