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Fakel Tor missile system

Fakel · Surface-to-Air · Russia · Cold War (1970–1991)

Fakel Tor missile system — Surface-to-Air
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The Tor is an all-weather, low-to medium-altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system designed for destroying airplanes, helicopters, cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and short-range ballistic threats (anti-munitions). Originally developed by the Soviet Union under the GRAU designation 9K330 Tor, the system is commonly known by its NATO reporting name, SA-15 "Gauntlet". A navalized variant was developed under the name 3K95 "Kinzhal", also known as the SA-N-9 "Gauntlet". Tor was designed to shoot down guided weapons like the AGM-86 ALCM and BGM-34 day and night, in bad weather and jamming situations. Tor can detect targets while on the move. The vehicle must stop intermittently when firing, although trials have been conducted with the goal of eliminating this restriction.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
SAM
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Russia
Manufacturer
Fakel
Operator
Russia/export
Primary Role
Surface-to-Air
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1986
Produced
3000
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
Solid-fuel rocket motor
Thrust / Power
None (rocket)
Launch
Ground-launched
Length (ft)
9.5
Empty Weight (lb)
167
MTOW (lb)
340
Payload (lb)
33
Service Ceiling (ft)
20000
Range (mi)
8
Max Speed (mph)
2148
Max Speed (Mach)
2.8
Armament
Blast-fragmentation