SA-13 'Gopher' Soviet SAM system

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The SA-13 entered service in 1976 and is replacing the SA-9 on a one for one basis...The MT-LB multipurpose armoured vehicle chassis is used as the basis for the SA-13 SAM system. Mounted in the centre of the hull roof is a turret with an arm, on which is carried a total of four SA-13 missiles in the transport/launch containers, with the operator being seated below and between the missiles. The SA-13 entered service in 1976 and is replacing the SA-9 on a one for one basis.