SA-15 launching on aircraft up to 40,000 ft

[inZane]

I flight mate of mine got engaged and shot down by an SA-15 while at or near 40,000 ft. This is completely outside the range of the SA-15. 

We have either have the 9K330 Tor (1986) or 9K331 Tor-M1 (1991) which was introduced with the 9M331 missile, which is more likely. the 9M331 has max altitude of 10km (~32,000 ft)  and range of 16km (~10 miles). The Tor-M2E (~2007) still uses 9M331 missiles but greater tracking.

I am positive we are not using the 9M338 missile for the Tor-M2E or better variant as that has a similar envelope as the other 2 missile variants

I will try to get a track file as soon as I can, but thought I would bring this to your attention. 

EDIT: I made a couple errors on the missiles. Here is some info on the 9M338 in the Tor-M2DT (2017). The 9M331 has 12 km maximum range and 6 km ceiling. The newer 9M338 can reach altitudes up to 10 km with the same range.

 

 

Edited 2 hours ago by inZane