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War Thunder: 9K317M Buk M3 Anti-Air Missile Review and Gameplay
This video takes a detailed look at the 9K317M Buk M3, the latest Soviet anti-aircraft vehicle in War Thunder, and examines the vehicle's powerful firepower and strengths and weaknesses through actual gameplay. The Buk M3 is the latest medium-range anti-aircraft missile system, capable of effectively intercepting enemy aircraft with its excellent radar performance and powerful missiles.
The missile accelerating to Mach 4 is very impressive.
Although it has powerful anti-aircraft firepower, it also has the disadvantage of being difficult to reliably hit small targets.
1. 🚀 Introducing the 9K317M Buk M3: The Soviet Union's Ultimate Anti-Air System
- ✅ Buk (Бук) means 'beech' in Russian, and its NATO code name is SA-17 'Grizzly'.
- ✅ It is a medium-range anti-aircraft missile system deployed since 1967, developed for various purposes to defend vast territories and support front-line units.
- ✅ The Soviet Union, which was inferior in air power compared to the United States, responded and developed with a combination of aircraft and surface-to-air missiles.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Radar/Launcher Integration | Independent air defense even if the radar vehicle is destroyed |
| Various Range Missiles | Establishment of air defense network |
| Self-Contained Air Defense Vehicle | Continuous response to the enemy is possible |
00:01 - 02:09
1. 🚀 Introducing the 9K317M Buk M3: The Soviet Union's Ultimate Anti-Air System
- ✅ Buk (Бук) means 'beech' in Russian, and its NATO code name is SA-17 'Grizzly'.
- ✅ It is a medium-range anti-aircraft missile system deployed since 1967, developed for various purposes to defend vast territories and support front-line units.
- ✅ The Soviet Union, which was inferior in air power compared to the United States, responded and developed with a combination of aircraft and surface-to-air missiles.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Radar/Launcher Integration | Independent air defense even if the radar vehicle is destroyed |
| Various Range Missiles | Establishment of air defense network |
| Self-Contained Air Defense Vehicle | Continuous response to the enemy is possible |
02:16 - 03:26
2. ⚙️ Buk M3 Detailed Specs: The Powerful Performance of the Latest Improved Version
- ✅ The Buk M3 implemented in War Thunder is the latest 2016 model.
- ✅ After M1, M1-2, and M2, M3 is the 4th improved version, with enhanced radar, missile, and jamming performance.
- ✅ Specialized in intercepting fighters, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Chassis | GM-569 chassis (Weapon Factory) |
| Weight | 40.4 tons (similar to T-72) |
| Engine | 840 horsepower V8 engine (T-72 series) |
| Top Speed | 70km/h |
03:27 - 04:49
3. 📡 Radar and Missile System: Overwhelming Detection and Firepower
- ✅ The radar vehicle has a crew of 3, consisting of a gunner in the center and a driver and commander in the front seats.
- ✅ The launcher vehicle has 4 people, 3 radar operators and a shooter.
- ✅ The radar vehicle is equipped with a large phased array radar (9S18M3) that can detect up to 140km.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Missiles | Equipped with 6 9M317MA missiles |
| Missile Specifications | Weight 581kg, range 70km, maximum maneuver load 30G, Mach 4+ speed |
| Guidance Method | Active radar homing, inertial guidance, data link |
| Explosive Amount | TNT equivalent 45.74kg |
04:50 - 06:04
4. 💥 Buk M3's Firepower: Overwhelming Destructive Power and Romance
- ✅ The Buk M3 missile boasts a very high explosive charge, and can cause fatal damage even if it explodes from a distance.
- ✅ The launcher deployment motion also shows a cool appearance that rises with the antenna when stopped.
- ✅ It is launched in a hot launch method, so it has excellent responsiveness, and the structure and launching mechanism are simple, making it highly reliable and maintainable.
The missile accelerating to Mach 4 is very impressive.
06:56 - 12:22
5. 🎮 War Thunder Gameplay: Buk M3 Field Performance Test
- ✅ Shows gameplay of intercepting enemy aircraft using Buk M3 in RB (Realistic Battle) mode.
- ✅ Uses a strategy of separating and deploying radar vehicles and launcher vehicles to increase survivability.
- ✅ Proves the performance of the Buk M3 by intercepting various enemy aircraft such as drones, helicopters, and fighters.
- ⚠️ The Buk M3 has a large body and is not a vertical launch type, so you must be careful when selecting a location.
Although it has powerful anti-aircraft firepower, it also has the disadvantage of being difficult to reliably hit small targets.
12:28 - 12:45
6. 🎯 Conclusion: A Dream Anti-Air Missile with Powerful Firepower and Long Range
- ✅ The Buk M3 has large radar and launchers, and the launch location is also limited, but its firepower is unmatched.
- ✅ Try using the Buk M3 in War Thunder!