The 9K33 Osa is a highly mobile, low-altitude, short-range tactical surface-to-air missile system. "9K33" is its GRAU designation. Its NATO reporting name is SA-8 Gecko.
The SA-8 was the first mobile air defence missile system incorporating its own engagement radars on a single vehicle.
All versions of the 9K33 feature all-in-one 9A33 transporter erector launcher and radar (TELAR) vehicles which can detect, track and engage aircraft independently or with the aid of regimental surveillance radars. The 6-wheeled transport vehicles BAZ-5937 are fully amphibious and air transportable. The road range is about 500km.
Item No 05597
Item Name Russian SA-8 GECKO
Bar Code 9580208055978
Scale 1:35
Item Type Static Kit
Model Brief Length: 268.5mm Width: 82mm
Total Parts 340+
Metal Parts copper cable
Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
Film Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Total Sprues 7 sprues , lower hull , upper hull and tires
Released Date 2015-08
More Features The kit consists of over 340 parts
>the kit w/refined detail
>multi-slide moulded lower hull&upper hull
>rubber tires
>photo-etched parts included
