S-125 Pechora Air Defense
Type: Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Almaz-Antey
First Deployed: 1970
Overview
Peru operates a small number of S-125 Pechora (SA-3 Goa) low-to-medium altitude SAM systems acquired during the Soviet arms supply era. The S-125 uses radio command/semi-active radar homing guidance with a 35 km engagement range and 18 km altitude ceiling. Originally designed to complement the S-75 against low-altitude threats. Peru's systems are the baseline unmodernized version with analogue fire control. While some nations have upgraded to Pechora-2M standard with digital systems and ECCM improvements, Peru's examples remain original configuration. The system provides limited protection for fixed strategic sites but is operationally marginal against modern aircraft.
Technical Specifications
| radar | P-15 Flat Face / SNR-125 Low Blow |
|---|---|
| range | ~35 km |
| guidance | Command + semi-active radar homing |
| deployment | Fixed or semi-mobile |
| altitude_coverage | 100-18,000 m |
Operators
- North Korea
- Peru
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