The SA-13 GOPHER is a short-range, low altitude SAM system. The SA-13 is designed to defend troops on the march from low level aircraft and helicopters, precision-guided munitions and reconnaissance RPVs. The combat assets of the system consist of the 9A34 and 9A35 combat vehicles and 9M37 anti-aircraft missiles. The MT-LB light armoured tracked vehicle provides the entire system with excellent cross-country capabilities.