SA-10 air defense system (referred to in Russia as the S-300PMU) system is comprised of an acquisition radar code-named 'Clam Shell', a tracking/guidance radar code-named 'Flap Lid', two types of transporter/erector/launchers (TELs) that carry four canisterized SA-10 missiles each, plus a number of support vehicles. Initially, the system was trailer mounted, similar to the Patriot. However, after several cycles of improvement of the SA-10 system, the decision was to make each of the prime components of the S-300 PMU self-propelled (mounted on a vehicle chassis). This mobile version was designated as SA-10B. |
