Kupol Showcasing its Products at LIMA ‘2025
Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant (IEMP) Kupol, part of Almaz – Antey ASD Corporation, presented its defence products at the LIMA ‘2025 17th International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition. The combined exposition of Rosoboronexport JSC demonstrates large-scale models of the Tor family air defence systems.
SAM systems of the Tor family are designed for air defence of important objects and troops, including on the march and in manoeuvring types of battle, against aircraft, helicopters, cruise, anti-radar and other guided missiles, planning and guided aerial bombs, as well as UAVs, in difficult meteorological and interference situations. The Tor-E2 SAM system and its modifications by the combination of its performance characteristics are among the best short-range air defence systems. These combat vehicles are distinguished by a record short deployment time from travelling position to combat position (only 3 minutes), which enables it to repel sudden raids. Its unique ability is to deploy and fire in motion. Available ammunition (16 missiles) is several times more compared to ammunition of other Western similar systems, which enables it to repel a massive raid. The speed of air surveillance – 1 antenna revolution per second – is also among the best rate in the world. Other performance characteristics are also at or above the world best samples. The effective area: range of up to 16km, altitude of up to 12km and ±9.5 km by ground track parameter. The minimum effective zone is 10m or less.
The Tor family combat vehicles fully have proved their performance characteristics at real battles in the zone of special military operation in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, where they engage a wide range of targets, including the most modern aerial weapons (AW). Many combat crews have engaged over a hundred targets. At that, the maximum characteristics of the engaged AW – speed over 700m/s, the effective zone of non-manoeuvring targets with radio range of 1m2 – are often exceeded. It was repeatedly reported that the Tor SAM systems intercepted GMLRS rockets of the HIMARS system (with a speed of up to 830m/s) and small-sized UAVs (with radio range of 0.02m2 or less).
The Tor family SAM systems are available in various types of chassis. Thera are versions on tracked as well as wheeled chassis, on the basis of a two-link transporter and in the form of an autonomous combat module. The standard tracked chassis is preferable for convoying of armoured forces across rough terrain. The wheeled version is best where developed network of paved roads are available. The SAM system based on a two-link transporter is designed for use in extreme conditions, including lack of roads. The combat module of the Tor-M2KM SAM system can be used as local air defence or integrated with a chassis of suitable lifting capacity, including the customer’s production. The module can also be transported by a cargo helicopter, which allows it to be placed in hard-to-reach places – in mountainous or wooded areas, on the roofs of houses, etc. One of the options for using the Tor-M2KM ACM is to place it on the deck of a warship or even a merchant ship. It makes the system to be deployed by all three services and enables rapid manoeuvre for available air defence means, from land to the sea.
Another air defence means is the Typhoon-Air Defence MANPADS anti-aircraft gunners squad combat vehicle. The combat vehicle provides anti-aircraft gunners with enhanced mobility and protection. Communication facilities enable receiving target designation from a higher command post. It is possible to conduct combat work both from the side of the vehicle and being dismounted.
During the exhibition, potential customers will be able to get detailed information about the features of the presented products and opportunities for cooperation through military and technical cooperation.
Along with the supply of its products, IEMP Kupol carries out their maintenance, repair and modernisation. Today, the products of the flagship enterprise of Almaz-Antey Corporation are used not only by the Russian army, but also by the armies of many countries around the world. High performance characteristics proven in real battles, the reliability of the partnership proven for decades, allow the company to increase the volumes and expand geography of export orders. — roe/adj/mhi (Photo: ROE)