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The 9K38 "Buk-M1-2" (Russian Бук - ''beech'', NATO Reporting Name '''SA-17 "Grizzly"''') is the continuation of the series of Russia n Surface-to-air Missile s (SAMs) which started with the '''3M9 "Kub"''' ( SA-6 Gainful ) and '''9K37 "Buk"''' SA-11 Gadfly . It was completed in 1995 and introduced in 1998 and utilises at least two kinds of missiles, the 9M38M1 or later '''9M317'''. Possibly the biggest change from the 9K37 system is the fact that the 9S18M1 "Snow Drift" surveillance radar is mounted on the TELAR , making each launcher more independent and allowing more targets to be tracked in different locations at the same time. Range, altitude and target engagement have improved as well. Range is reported as being up to 50 km (31 miles), maximum altitude around 25 km (82,000ft) and maximum target speed around Mach 4. The weight of the missiles has increased slightly to 720 kg (1587 lb). For a comparison of the related systems, see 9K37 . VERSIONS
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