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S-400 Air Defence Missile System

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S-400 Air Defence Missile System

In News:

Ukraine recently destroyed a Russian S-400 anti-aircraft system on the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014.

S-400 Air Defence Missile System:

  • The S-400 Triumf, known as NATO designation SA-21 Growler, stands out as a cutting-edge mobile surface-to-air missile system.
  • Exceptional capability lies in its simultaneous tracking of multiple incoming objects.
  • Crafted by Russia's Almaz Central Design Bureau, this advanced air defense system became operational in April 2007.
  • India's strategic interest in the S-400 system materialized in October 2018, marked by a substantial $5.5 billion agreement with Russia.

Noteworthy Features:

  • These missiles can effectively engage a spectrum of threats: enemy aircraft, ballistic missiles, and AWACS planes.
  • Range: 400 km and 250 km for long-range targets, 120 km for medium-range, and 40 km for short-range targets.
  • The S-400 system has the capacity to simultaneously target and engage up to 36 different threats, underscoring its multitasking capabilities.
  • The S-400 system is an intricate amalgamation of radars, control systems, and various missile variants.
  • Its radar technology has extraordinary reach, detecting incoming objects at distances of up to 1,000 kilometers.
  • The operational sequence involves the command post detecting, tracking, and identifying targets.
  • Manned anti-aircraft missile systems take charge of the tracked objects, promptly launching counterattacks.

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