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 |