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9M96E

IOC: 2001
Origin: Russia

Contractor/s: Almaz-Antey Concern and Avangard

Description: The 9M96 is a family of advanced Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs) designed to engage a wide range of aerodynamic and ballistic targets in the most severe clutter and jamming environments with unprecedented effectiveness. The new missile is able to intercept targets at a maximum speed of Mach 15 (4,800-5000 m/s) and at a maximum altitude of 35,000 meters. The 9M96 missile family was developed for integration on the Russian Triumf next generation air defense system. The Russian Air Force seeks to field a 9M96 derivative designed to perform long range air-to-air engagements. The Fakel Design Bureau (MKV Fakel), a part of Almaz-Antey Concern, is responsible for the 9M96 missile family.

The 9M96 missile features an active radar homing head backed by target updates provided by the launch unit's radar system as well as an Inertial Navigation System (INS) for midcourse guidance. Its cold launch consists of the missile being ejected 30 meters above its canister and thereafter the rocket motor ignites. A Thrust Vectoring Control (TVC) system based on gas flow provides an impressive maneuverability over other current anti-aircraft missiles. So far, the two existing missile variants have a maximum range varying from 40 kilometers to 120 kilometers.

The 9M96E missile variant can hit airborne targets at ranges of up to 40 kilometers and flying at 20,000 meters of altitude. Its blast fragmentation warhead weighs 24 kg and utilizes a radiofrequency fuze. Stored in its sealed canister has a service life of 15 years that can be extended. Both 9M96E and 9M96E2 missiles share many components and are similar in terms of weight and dimensions with the 9M96E being equipped with a less powerful rocket engine.

Parent system is the 9M96
Other Family Members: 9M96E2

Applications:

Air Defense Systems
Destroyers & Cruisers
Frigates
Ship Air Defense Systems

S-400 and Vityaz

Project 11442M and Project 21956

Project 22350

Poliment-Redut, Rif-M and S-400F

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:: Specifications ::

Dimensions
Diameter: 240 millimeter
Length: 4.75 meter
Wingspan: 480 millimeter

Performance
Max Range: 40 kilometer
Min Range: 1 kilometer
Target's Max Altitude: 20,000 meter
Target's Min Altitude: 5 meter

Speed
Top Speed: 900 mps (2.71 mach)

Time
Service Life: 15 year

Weight
Warhead: 24 kilogram
Weight: 333 kilogram

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There are 2 news between
30 Apr 2010
and
20 Mar 2012

Russia Awards Production Contract for 9M96E, 9M96E2 and 40N6E Surface-to-Air Missiles S-400 Missiles to Enter Serial Production in 2010

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Last Updated:
Saturday, February 2, 2013

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FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
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