9K72 Elbrus

The 9K72 Elbrus is a Soviet-era surface-to-air missile system designed to protect large areas from enemy aircraft and missiles. It uses powerful radar and tracking systems to detect targets, then launches guided missiles to intercept and destroy them mid-air. The system is mobile, mounted on tracked vehicles for strategic deployment, making it suitable for defending military installations or key infrastructure. Its long-range capabilities, combined with advanced targeting technology for its time, made it a significant component of Soviet air defense during the Cold War.