S-200 Angara / Vega Air Defense
Type: Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Almaz-Antey
First Deployed: 1985
Overview
North Korea inherited Soviet S-200 Angara/Vega long-range air defense missiles, providing coverage against high-altitude aircraft and reconnaissance platforms at ranges up to 300 km. These fixed-site systems protected key strategic locations during the Cold War era. However, the S-200 uses 1960s technology with analog guidance systems and fixed radar sites, making it highly vulnerable to modern electronic warfare and SEAD operations. Operational status of most systems is questionable given the maintenance challenges and age.
Technical Specifications
| radar | P-14 Oplot / 5N62 Square Pair |
|---|---|
| range | ~300 km |
| guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| deployment | Fixed site |
| altitude_coverage | Up to 35,000 m |
Operators
- North Korea
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