the sa-13 gopher is a short-range, low altitude sam system. The sa-13 is designed to defend troops on the march from low level aircraft and helicopters, precision-guided munitions and reconnaissance rpvs. The combat assets of the system consist of the 9a34 and 9a35 combat vehicles and 9m37 anti-aircraft missiles. The mt-lb light armoured tracked vehicle provides the entire system with excellent cross-country capabilities.

The sa-13 missile carries a 5 kg he warhead and is fitted with either an improved passive lead sulfide all-aspect infra-red seeker unit, or a cryogenically cooled passive all-aspect infra-red seeker unit. The estimated minimum range of the sa-13 is 500 meters and the maximum effective range of 5000 meters with altitude engagement limits of 10 to 3500 meters.