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AD system „Tor-M2DT»
launches missiles
In September the „Adjutant“ VTTS took part in was carried out in adverse weather conditions: during tests on Novaya
the exercises of the Joint Air Defence System of alternating direction strong gusty winds of Zemlya
the CIS member states. As part of the exercises, speeds varying from „extremely permissible“
in accordance with the preliminary agreements 8–9 m/s up to 15 m/s, under which launching
between the „Almaz –Antey“ Air and Space of aerial targets is typically not allowed, and
Defence Corporation and the Ministry of Defence landing proves to be cumbersome. Despite
of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a demonstration these impediments, the system and its crew
of the фкешсду 9F6021E was held at the “Sary- perfectly completed the demonstration
Shagan„ training ground (Kazakhstan). This was program. The exercises featured aviation and
the first official outing of the system outside air defence equipment, and were conducted
of Russian borders for participation in practical under the direction of the Minister of Defence
demonstrations. In the process of showcasing, of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the presence
the “Adjutant” VTTS carried out ten launches of of a large number of invited foreign observers;
various types of aerial targets, simulating three air defence system combat crews engaged an
target group raids. The capabilities of the system aircraft-type target, successfully obtaining a hit.
for planning and introducing in-process changes Shocasing the „Adjutant“ VTTS expanded the list
to various flight programs were demonstrated. of potential purchasers of the system.
The parameters of mobility, autonomy, and
time of readiness of the system have been Successful tests of the „Adjutant“ demonstrated
fully confirmed. During the demonstrations, that the „Kupol“ IEMP managed to design
digital data on the current position of all aerial a modern target-training system that can
targets was broadcast in real time from the significantly improve the process of training of
ground control station of the system to a remote air defence system crews and bring their skills
display facility installed at the command post to the level necessary to effectively counter
of the demonstration manager. The showcasing modern and promising air attack tools.