Thursday, December 04, 2008

S-300

IOC: 1980

S-300V/2

IOC: 1986

Also Known As
S-300PS
S-300V2
SA-12B Giant

Origin
Russia

Contractor/s
Almaz-Antey Concern

Family Members
S-300PMU1
S-300PMU2
S-300V/1
S-300VM

SAM & ABM Missiles:
9M82 (48)

Description: The S-300V, SA-12 NATO-codename, is a long range, Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system intended to provide advanced air defense capability for vital battlefield and rear areas as well as country's administrative and political centers. It is able to engage advanced aerodynamic and ballistic threats in all-weather and severe clutter and jamming environment.

The S-300V weapon system comprises a command post vehicle, an all-around surveillance radar, a sector scanning radar, up to 4 missile guidance radars, and up to 24 launcher (TEL) vehicles. All these equipment are mounted on tracked vehicles featuring enhanced cross country mobility, while S-300 employs wheeled vehicles. Repair, maintenance and training facilities are also associated to each S-300V SAM system.

The S-300V/2, SA-12 Giant NATO-codename, was designed to engage ballistic targets using the 9M82 missile in severe clutter and jamming environments. S-300V/2 loader-launcher carries only two 9M83 missiles each. It can engage a theater ballistic target at a maximum range of 40 km at 30,000 meters of maximum altitude and maximum speed of Mach 10.

The S-300V/2 Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) system retains minor capability against aerodynamic targets such as aircraft and cruise missiles.

Specifications
Performance: Ceiling 30,000 m (98,425 ft), Main Gun Max Range 40,000 m (131,234 ft), SetUp Time 5 min

Operators

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China

Russia

Ukraine

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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