S-300PS Air Defense System

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

era1978 design, widely exported
radar36D6 surveillance + 5N63S engagement
missiles5V55R (90km)
max_range_km90
altitude_max_km27
simultaneous_targets6

Operators

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