9M333 guided anti-aircraft missile

The 9M333 guided anti-aircraft missile is a Russian short-range surface-to-air missile developed by Kalashnikov Concern for the Strela-10M3 family. Kalashnikov describes it as a high-precision missile for low-flying aircraft and helicopters, with multispectral guidance intended to improve resistance to optical and thermal countermeasures.

9M333 guided anti-aircraft missile, Surface-to-air missile, Munitions

Image source: Photo: Strela 9M333 anti-air missile

Profile

Origin: Russia
Built by: Kalashnikov Concern JSC
Type: Surface-to-air missile
Service note: In production by 2020; used with Strela-10M3 and later variants
Produced: 2020-present
Variants: 9M333

SAM air defense

Specifications

Guidance: Multispectral seeker with photo-contrast, infrared, and jamming modes
Range: Up to 5 km
Altitude: About 10 m to 3.5 km
Role: Short-range air defense missile for low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Used in Strela-10M3 and later Strela-10 variants.
Used by: Russian Armed Forces

Launcher Compatibility

Kalashnikov identifies the 9M333 as a missile used by the Strela-10M3 air defense system and related Strela-10 variants.

Launcher	Type	Relationship
9K35 Strela-10	Tracked short-range air defense launcher	Uses the 9M333 missile in Strela-10M3 and later versions.

Launcher Compatibility

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

Tracked short-range air defense launcher

Kalashnikov states the 9M333 is used by the Strela-10M3 air defense system.

Sources: 9M333 Guided Anti-Air Missile - Kalashnikov Group, Kalashnikov Ships Large Batch of 9M333 SAMs

9M333 guided anti-aircraft missile Images

9M333 guided anti-aircraft missile, Surface-to-air missile, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Photo: Strela 9M333 anti-air missile

9M333 guided anti-aircraft missile, Surface-to-air missile, Munitions - view 2 — Source: Photo: Strela 9M333 anti-air missile (rear view)

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Sources

9M333 Guided Anti-Air Missile - Kalashnikov GroupPublisher: Kalashnikov Group | Note: Supports general specifications, manufacturer background, and the missile's design for low-passing aircraft and helicopters. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Kalashnikov Ships Large Batch of 9M333 SAMsPublisher: Kalashnikov Group | Note: Supports the missile's use in the Strela-10M3 air defense system and production context. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Photo: Strela 9M333 anti-air missilePublisher: Kalashnikov Group | Note: Supports the primary image for the missile record. | Accessed: 2026-06-23 Photo: Strela 9M333 anti-air missile (rear view)Publisher: Kalashnikov Group | Note: Supports the secondary gallery image for the 9M333 missile. | Accessed: 2026-06-23