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Roletracked autonomous short-range surface-to-air missile system
Main weapon / systemvertically launched Tor-family missiles
Platform / layoutGM-series tracked chassis with integral search and engagement radar
MediaPrimary image integrated
Development and design
Developed to replace Osa, Tor placed search radar, engagement radar, vertical-launch missiles, command functions, and a tracked chassis into a single highly mobile fighting vehicle. 1, 2
Operational use
Modern Tor variants have progressively improved radar performance, missile capacity, reaction time, and the ability to engage small precision weapons as well as conventional aircraft. 1, 2
Role and significance
Tor sits at the missile-intensive end of armored SHORAD, emphasizing autonomous all-weather engagement rather than combining cannon and missiles. 1, 2
Sources and further reading
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