Buk-M3
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Buk-M3 is a modernized Russian medium-range, self-propelled surface-to-air missile system designed to engage a wide range of aerial targets with improved range, accuracy, and resistance to electronic countermeasures.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Buk-M3 canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6945537 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Buk-M3 Context triple: [Buk surface-to-air missile system, hasVariant, Buk-M3]
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Buk-M1
Buk-M1 is a self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile system developed by the Soviet Union/Russia to engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and other aerial targets.
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B.
Buk-M2E
The Buk-M2E is a Russian-made, medium-range, mobile surface-to-air missile system designed to engage a wide variety of aerial targets, including aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles in complex electronic warfare environments.
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C.
BUK
BUK is a major Nigerian federal university located in Kano, known for its wide range of academic programs and research activities.
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D.
B39M
B39M is the ICAO aircraft type designator used to identify the Boeing 737 MAX 9 variant in aviation operations and documentation.
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E.
M-39
M-39 is a state highway in Michigan commonly known as the Southfield Freeway, serving as a major north–south commuter route in the Detroit metropolitan area.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Buk-M3 Target entity description: Buk-M3 is a modernized Russian medium-range, self-propelled surface-to-air missile system designed to engage a wide range of aerial targets with improved range, accuracy, and resistance to electronic countermeasures.
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A.
Buk-M1
Buk-M1 is a self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile system developed by the Soviet Union/Russia to engage aircraft, cruise missiles, and other aerial targets.
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B.
Buk-M2E
The Buk-M2E is a Russian-made, medium-range, mobile surface-to-air missile system designed to engage a wide variety of aerial targets, including aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles in complex electronic warfare environments.
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C.
BUK
BUK is a major Nigerian federal university located in Kano, known for its wide range of academic programs and research activities.
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D.
B39M
B39M is the ICAO aircraft type designator used to identify the Boeing 737 MAX 9 variant in aviation operations and documentation.
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E.
M-39
M-39 is a state highway in Michigan commonly known as the Southfield Freeway, serving as a major north–south commuter route in the Detroit metropolitan area.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
self-propelled air defense system
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surface-to-air missile system ⓘ |
| counteredThreat |
electronic warfare environments
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high-maneuverability targets ⓘ low-flying aircraft ⓘ precision-guided munitions ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Russia ⓘ |
| crew | vehicle crew plus battery command personnel ⓘ |
| deploymentMode |
integrated into layered air defense network
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mobile field deployment ⓘ |
| designedBy | Russian defense industry ⓘ |
| designedFor |
army air defense
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protection of military units and installations ⓘ |
| designedToEngage |
aircraft
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cruise missiles ⓘ guided bombs ⓘ tactical ballistic missiles ⓘ unmanned aerial vehicles ⓘ |
| developmentGoal |
increase survivability against modern air threats
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replace older Buk variants in Russian service ⓘ |
| engagementEnvelope |
medium altitude
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medium range ⓘ |
| feature |
ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously
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automated target detection and tracking ⓘ digital fire-control system ⓘ enhanced resistance to electronic countermeasures ⓘ improved accuracy ⓘ improved engagement range compared to Buk-M2 ⓘ improved radar systems ⓘ multi-channel engagement capability ⓘ new missile type compared to earlier Buk variants ⓘ vertical launch canisters on TEL ⓘ |
| guidanceType | radar-guided ⓘ |
| mission |
area air defense
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point defense of critical assets ⓘ |
| mobility | tracked self-propelled ⓘ |
| NATOReportingName | SA-17 Grizzly modernization ⓘ |
| partOf | Buk missile system family ⓘ |
| platform |
command post vehicle
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target acquisition radar vehicle ⓘ tracked transporter erector launcher (TEL) ⓘ transporter-loader vehicle ⓘ |
| precededBy |
Buk-M2
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linked to:
Buk-M2E
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| rangeCategory | medium-range ⓘ |
| role | medium-range air defense ⓘ |
| serviceBranch | Russian Ground Forces ⓘ |
| usedBy | Russian Armed Forces ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Buk-M3 Description of subject: Buk-M3 is a modernized Russian medium-range, self-propelled surface-to-air missile system designed to engage a wide range of aerial targets with improved range, accuracy, and resistance to electronic countermeasures.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.