The system is designed to defeat modern tanks, infantry combat vehicles, antitank and air defense missile launchers, bunker and log emplacements, low and slow flying air targets as well as hostile manpower in shelters.

The Shturm-S system comprises combat assets (combat vehicle, containerized Shturm missile or its upgraded version, the Ataka missile), maintenance equipment and training aids.

The semiautomatic radio command control system features high jamming immunity, accuracy, reliability and effectiveness.