The TELAR, part of the SAM system, is a launcher combined with a multifunctional phased array radar controlled via a digital computer system and is able to:
- receive target data and control signals from the CP
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detect, locate, identify, lock on and track air targets, recognize their class (aerodynamic target, ballistic target, helicopter), as well as illuminate them and missiles in flight
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locate the tracked targets, develop a flight mission for missiles and solve other prelaunch tasks
- rotate its own launcher on the predicted intercept point
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feed target data to the SAM's radar seeker
- launch missiles from its own launcher
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produce flight correction commands and transmit them to flying missiles
- transmit signals to the assigned TEL/Transloader necessary to rotate its launcher in the direction of the predicted intercept point, guide the SAM seeker on the target and launch missiles
- transmit data on the targets being tracked and the engagement process to the command post
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provide combat crew training
The TELAR can perform these tasks both as part of the SAM system receiving target data from a command post and independently in the sector of responsibility.