Tor Russian air missile

The Tor missile system is a Russian, all-weather, low-to-medium altitude, short-range surface-to-air missile system. It is designed to intercept and destroy a variety of aerial threats, including airplanes, helicopters, cruise missiles, precision-guided munitions, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and short-range ballistic threats. The system is known for its ability to operate in adverse weather and electronic warfare environment. 

Features of Tor missile system :

• All-weather, short-range:
  The Tor is designed to operate in various weather conditions and provides short-range air defense. 
• Mobile and autonomous:
  The system is mounted on a tracked or wheeled chassis, allowing for rapid deployment and autonomous operation. 
• Multiple target engagement:
  The Tor can detect and track multiple targets simultaneously and engage up to four targets concurrently. 
• Fast reaction time:
  The system boasts a quick reaction time, enabling it to engage threats within seconds of detection. 
• Advanced radar and fire control:
  The Tor utilizes advanced radar technology for target detection and tracking, along with a sophisticated fire control system. 

Variants:

• Tor-M1: An earlier variant of the system, also known as SA-15 Gauntlet. 
• Tor-M2: A more advanced version with improved capabilities, such as enhanced radar coverage and increased missile guidance channels. 
• Tor-M2E: A variant of the Tor-M2, featuring a wheeled chassis, a new digital computer system, and all-weather optical tracking. 

Capabilities:

• The Tor can engage targets at ranges up to 12-15 km and altitudes from 10 meters to 10,000 meters. 
• It is effective against a wide range of threats, including fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions. 
• The system is designed to operate in intense electronic warfare environments. 

History and Development:

• The Tor missile system was developed by the Soviet Union, with the land-based version developed alongside a naval variant called 3K95 Kinzhal.
• The system was designed to be the first air defense system capable of engaging precision-guided weapons day and night in bad weather and jamming