S-300PS Air Defense System
Type: Long-Range Air Defense System
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Almaz-Antey
First Deployed: 1991
Overview
Long-range surface-to-air missile system inherited from Soviet forces in 1991. Approximately 2 batteries operational. Provides strategic air defense coverage with engagement range of 75-90 km. The PS variant uses semi-active radar homing guidance. Requires significant modernization to remain effective against modern threats.
Technical Specifications
| era | 1978 design, widely exported |
|---|---|
| radar | 36D6 surveillance + 5N63S engagement |
| missiles | 5V55R (90km) |
| max_range_km | 90 |
| altitude_max_km | 27 |
| simultaneous_targets | 6 |
Operators
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
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