The SA-6 Gainful is a self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile system designed for air defense missions. It includes a launcher vehicle and a search radar, known for their mobility and versatility against various aerial threats, making it an integral part of military forces worldwide.

Key Features

• Employs the 2K12 Kub missile.
• Mounted on a tracked chassis for enhanced mobility and cross-country capability.
• Uses command guidance with radar tracking and semi-active homing in the terminal phase.
• Designed for medium-range engagements, typically up to 30 kilometers.
• Capable of engaging various aerial threats, including aircraft and helicopters.

Components

• Launcher vehicle carries and launches the 2K12 Kub missiles, operating independently or in coordination with the search radar.
• Search radar provides target acquisition and tracking capabilities, with each search radar controlling multiple launcher vehicles to coordinate engagements.

The search radar is a critical component of the SA-6 system, as it enables effective target tracking and engagement. One search radar can control multiple launcher vehicles, allowing for simultaneous engagements of multiple threats.