With 1000 anti-aircraft missile system. Secrets of Triumph. Foreign analogue - "Patriot"

Control system and guidance:
Second-tier missiles will presumably use ARS or thermal imaging seeker.

The Vlastelin-TP R&D includes the 97L6 system, which, by analogy with the 96L6, is probably an all-altitude detector and is part of the air defense system as a means of target designation for firing systems.

Probably, the air defense system will include the MARS radar (?? 97L6 ??) in a stationary or mobile version.

Multifunctional decimeter radar container type "MARS" / "MARS-E"
Multifunctional Adaptive Radar station(MARS) is designed to detect ballistic and aerodynamic targets, can be used:
. Complexes of zonal missile defense and air defense;
. Space control and missile attack warning systems
. The missile defense system on the theater.
Detection range with a probability of 0.95:
- ballistic missile hulls - 2000 km
- a warhead of a ballistic missile with an effective scattering surface of 0.1 sq.m - 1300 km
Number of simultaneously tracked aerospace targets (time interval - 1 minute) 5-20
The number of simultaneously accompanied and guided anti-missiles (time interval - 1 minute) 5-10
Maximum target designation error (prolongation time - 150 s) - 2 km
Root-mean-square error in determining the point of impact of the BR - 15 km
Operating range of wavelengths, cm 10
Design range:
- maximum 3000 km
- minimum 30 km

Air defense radar with HEADLIGHTS 91N6A (M) on a trailer with a BAZ-6403.01 tractor. For the first time, the appearance of the radar was presented at a demonstration of equipment in Bronnitsy on 06/10/2011.

The radar with the FAR 69L6-TsP on the BAZ-69096 chassis is probably part of the S-500 air defense system and for the first time the appearance of the radar was presented at the equipment show in Bronnitsy on 06/10/2011.

PRO radar with PAR 76T6 on the BAZ-6909-022 chassis for the first time the appearance of the radar was presented at a demonstration of equipment in Bronnitsy on 06/10/2011.

ABM radar with AFAR 77T6 on the chassis BAZ-69096 for the first time the appearance of the radar was presented at a demonstration of equipment in Bronnitsy on 06/10/2011. consisting of 256 receiving-transmitting channels with control, power and cooling systems. In 2013, GSKB Almaz-Antey developed working design documentation for the leveling and stabilization system for the 77T6 antenna post ().

RLC BTs ZRS S-500 (? 60K6) - radar complex ballistic targets of the S-500 air defense system - not identified, in 2010, working design documentation was developed for the BC radar, and prototyping was carried out. Working design documentation for AFAR RLM-1 PPM for imported and domestic electronic components has been developed.

Tower for placing radio-technical means 40V6MT on a trailer with a tractor BAZ-6403.01. For the first time, the appearance of the radar was presented at a demonstration of equipment in Bronnitsy on 06/10/2011.

Combat control points 55K6MA (air defense) and 85Zh6-2 (PRO) on the BAZ-69092-012 chassis. For the first time, the appearance of the PBU was presented at a demonstration of equipment in Bronnitsy on June 10, 2011.

Some means of the S-500 Anti-Aircraft Missile System - from top to bottom: 77P6 launcher, 96L6-1 radar, 77T6 radar, 76T6 radar, 55K6MA or 85Zh6-2 combat control post (processed by MilitaryRussia.Ru drawing from a poster from a display of armored vehicles in Bronnitsy, 06/10/2011, reproduction - Muxel, http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mx118).

Tower 40V6MT and radar 91N6A (M) of the S-500 Anti-Aircraft Missile System (drawing from a poster from the display of armored vehicles in Bronnitsy, 06/10/2011, reproduction - Muxel, http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mx118).

Ground-based air defense systems S-500 air defense systems are placed on mobile chassis.

Option 1 - BAZ(chassis of the first stage of design, until 2013):
BAZ-69096:
Wheel formula - 10 x 10 (the first 2 axles are controlled)
Engine - 550 hp diesel.
Chassis curb weight - 21000 kg
Maximum load weight - 33000 kg


Ford - 1.7 m

Chassis BAZ-69096 of S-500 air defense systems (processed drawing from a poster from a display of armored vehicles in Bronnitsy, 06/10/2011, reproduction - Muxel, http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mx118).

A prototype of the chassis BAZ-69096 at a demonstration of equipment in Bronnitsy, 06/10/2011 (photo - Muxel, http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mx118).

BAZ-6909-022:


Chassis curb weight - 19100 kg
Maximum load weight - 22000 kg
Gross maximum weight - 41100 kg
The maximum overcome rise - 30 hail.
Ford - 1.7 m

BAZ-6403.01 (tractor):
Wheel formula - 8 x 8 (the first 2 axles are controlled)
Engine - 500 hp diesel.
Chassis curb weight - 19750 kg
Load on SSU - 21000 kg
The mass of the towed semi-trailer - 80000 kg
Gross maximum weight - 54000 kg
The maximum overcome rise - 30 hail. / 20 deg (road train)
Ford - 1.7 m

BAZ-69092-012:
Wheel formula - 6 x 6 (the first axle is controlled)
Engine - 470 hp diesel.
Chassis curb weight - 15800 kg
Maximum load weight - 14200 kg
Gross maximum weight - 30000 kg
The maximum overcome rise - 30 hail.
Ford - 1.7 m

Option 2 - MZKT(2013). By 2014, MZKT developed the MZKT-792911 chassis, designed for mounting and transporting special equipment. The chassis was created by the MZKT on the order of the GOZ Obukhov Plant (original) and is probably intended to accommodate launchers of the S-500 system.

MZKT-792911 - chassis development - MZKT, head of the chassis project group Buryan V.A., chiefs of design bureau - Lebedev O.N., Tchaikovsky V.A., design engineer - Burundukov A.O. (source).
Wheel formula - 12 x 12 (managed 1, 2, 5 and 6 axles, source)
Triple cabin with filtering unit

Probably the first prototype of the MZKT-792911 chassis at the MZKT plant. Later samples have other center distances. Photo no later than 2013 (original).

For auxiliary means of the S-500 system, chassis of the MZKT-6922 type will probably be used.

Launchers:
Option 1 (BAZ chassis):
SPU long-range missile defense missiles 77P6 on the BAZ-69096 chassis. Appearance The machine was first presented at the show of equipment in Bronnitsy on 06/10/2011.
The number of missiles in the TPK - 2

Launcher 77P6 on the BAZ-69096 chassis from the S-500 air defense system (processed drawing from a poster from a display of armored vehicles in Bronnitsy, 06/10/2011, reproduction - Muxel, http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/mx118).

SPU air defense missiles 55P6 - in 2013, the Almaz-Antey State Design Bureau completed the development of a working design documentation for installation, production has begun prototype ().

SPU air defense missiles 51P6M ( ist. - Mikhalev A.).

Option 2 (MZKT chassis):
SPU long-range missile defense missiles 77P6-1 (presumably) on the MZKT-792911 chassis. The appearance of the machine was first presented in the New Year calendar of the Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern for 2015.
The number of missiles in the TPK - 2

S-500 air defense missiles:
Missiles of long-range interception of the missile defense system can be named 77N6-N and 77N6-N1 (source - Mikhalev A.).

Echelon	Near air defense line	Middle line of air defense	Far frontier of air defense	ABM and ultra-long interception (option 1)	ABM and ultra-long interception (option 2)
As part of the S-500 air defense system	possibly missing	possibly missing	presumably	presumably	presumably
The name of the SAM missile (presumably)	9M96E 9M98? or equivalent	9M96E2 9M99? or equivalent	48H6E3 48N6D 48N6DM or equivalent	40H6	45T6 (see A-235 missile defense system)
Number of steps	1	1	1	2 ?	1 or 2
Length	4.75 m	5.65 m	7.5 m
Case diameter	240 mm	240 mm	519 mm
Wingspan	480 mm	480 mm	1835 mm (1133 mm)
Weight	333 kg	420 kg	1835 kg (1600-1900 kg)	up to 2000 kg?
Warhead weight	26 kg	26 kg	143 kg
Range	1-40 km	1- 120 km	3 - 150-200-250 km	400 / 600 km
Defeat Height	5 - 20000 m	5 - 30000 m	10 - 27000 m	up to 165 km
Speed ​​max.	900 m/s	1000 m/s	2500 m/s		not less than 3600 m/s
Target speed max.			2780 m/s	7000 m/s ( ist. - Mikhalev A.)

Target detection range by air defense systems - 600-750 km
Long Range Range:
- 200 km / 600 km ( ist. - Mikhalev A.)
- up to 500 km ()
The height of destruction by means of an ultra-long echelon - up to 100 km
Height of destruction by means of the S-500 system (probably without ultra-long echelon) - 40-50 km

The number of simultaneously fired targets - 10 ballistic supersonic (for example, in the media)

Modifications / design stages:
Research work "Autocrat" / "Autocrat-A-A"- research development of the creation of interspecific unified air defense systems of the 2nd Central Research Institute of the Ministry of Defense of Russia. The Almaz-Antey air defense concern took part in the work. As part of the research, it was proposed to create a mobile air defense and missile defense system of the NIEMI of the Ministry of Radio Industry of Russia (NPO Antey) and OKB Novator based on the S-300PMU air defense system with launchers on the KrAZ-260 chassis (1990s).

Research work "Vlastelin" / "Vlastelin-TP"- research and development of a new missile defense and air defense system (2008-2010). The Almaz-Antey air defense concern took part in the work.

S-500 / 55R6M "Triumfator-M"- the basic version of the anti-aircraft missile system.

S-1000- modification of the S-500 air defense system. Perhaps with an increased range or with a more developed anti-missile or anti-satellite potential.

Status: Russia
- 2008 - the 4th stage of the research work "Vlastelin-TP" is being carried out, work is underway on the preliminary design of the product 97L6 (probably a target detection radar) of the research work "Vlastelin-TP". Kits of 40N6 missiles were manufactured for state tests as part of the S-400 / 40R6 air defense system.

2009 - design documentation for the S-500 complex is being developed. Probably component testing.

2010 - the technical design of the S-500 / 55R6M air defense system was approved.

2011 end of January - preparations began for the adoption of the S-500 system into service with the troops of the aerospace defense. In the future, it is planned to deploy the system around Moscow and, possibly, in the European part of the country.

February 24, 2011 - Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia V. Popovkin said that in the period 2011-2020. it is planned to purchase 10 S-500 systems. Testing of the complex is planned to begin in 2015.

October 5, 2011 - information appeared in the media ("Izvestia") that the development of the S-500 system was two years behind schedule. At the current pace, the creation of the complex will be completed by 2015, mass production will begin in 2017. The creation of several prototype systems of the complex will be completed in 2013, after which tests will begin. As a result, the entry of the system into service can begin only after 2017.

2012 - planned completion of S-500 R & D (plans for 2008 or 2009).

2013 - completion of the creation of prototypes of the system and access to testing according to the plans of October 2011.

2014 end of June - successful test of the long-range missile S-500.

2014 - the beginning of mass production of the S-500 missile system, according to the plans announced on February 17, 2011 by the commander of the USC East Kazakhstan region, Lieutenant General Valery Ivanov.

2015 - planned completion of the development and testing of the S-500 air defense system and adoption for service (plans for 2010 or earlier). According to the version of plans dated October 2011, it is assumed that in 2015 the creation of the complex will be completed.

2017 - the beginning of mass production of the S-500 system according to the plans of October 2011.

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Annual Report Air Defense Concern "Almaz-Antey", 2006
Annual Report Air Defense Concern "Almaz-Antey", 2008
Annual report Air Defense Concern "Almaz-Antey", 2010
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Jane "s. Site

Deputy CEO Concern "Almaz-Antey" foreign economic activity Vyacheslav Dzirkaln announced the imminent completion of tests of the S-500 anti-aircraft guided missile system, which is designed to intercept targets in the upper atmosphere.

He explained that the individual elements of Prometheus "successfully passed the bulk of the tests."

“According to the plan, the transfer of the system is scheduled for 2020,” Dzirkaln said at the International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS-2017), which is taking place these days in Zhukovsky near Moscow.

In near space

The S-500 is a long-range mobile anti-aircraft missile system (ZRS), which is being developed to destroy any aerodynamic and ballistic targets. The main difference between Prometheus and other air defense systems is the interception range, which exceeds the American analogue THAAD by 2-3 times.

It follows from open data that the arsenal of long-range missiles S-500 consists of missiles of the 40N6M type (with a range of about 600 km) and hypersonic missiles 77N6-N and 77N6-N1, tactical specifications(TTX) which are unknown.

Hypersonic missiles must overcome the speed limit of 4-5 Mach numbers (1 Mach, or the speed of sound, is approximately equal to 340 m / s). Experts suggest that 77N6-N and 77N6-N1 are capable of intercepting targets flying at speeds up to 7 km / s (about Mach 20).

“We made a forecast for the development of aerospace attack weapons for the next 25 years. Our system must be able to deal with those goals that are not yet available today, but may appear. We are talking about interception in thin layers of the atmosphere, including in the upper layers of the atmosphere a hundred kilometers from the earth, ”Pavel Sozin, general designer of Almaz-Antey, told the media.

Russian and foreign analysts agree that the S-500 is created primarily to destroy objects in near space, that is, over 118 km from the Earth.

At such altitudes, Prometheus can have three targets: intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) blocks at the final stage of flight, combat orbital platforms (which are presumably being developed by the United States) and satellites that are in orbits from 200 to 1000 km.

In addition, the S-500 is being developed to destroy all types of hypersonic aircraft, including cruise and ballistic missiles. Active work in this direction is carried out by three countries: Russia, the USA and China.

Ultimately, the Russian Ministry of Defense plans to obtain a universal air defense system that is capable of shooting down all air targets at any height: from ultra-low to ultra-long.

Also, the targets of the S-500 should be fifth-generation fighters. On the this moment the only country that is armed with aircraft of this type is the United States. The Pentagon believes multirole fighters The F-22 and F-35 are the fastest and most stealthy in the world.

Secret weapon

The preliminary design of the S-500 began in 2004. Information about the first tests appeared in 2009. And at the end of June 2014, the media reported on the first successful test of a long-range missile. At what stage is the creation of "Prometheus" at the present time, is not officially announced.

The deadlines for completing the development of the S-500 and transferring it to the troops were constantly shifted due to extremely challenging task, which was placed in front of Almaz-Antey: Prometheus should fire at up to 10 targets at the same time, and the reaction time should not exceed four seconds.

It is assumed that the S-500 will negate the strike power of a potential enemy. The primary mission of the air defense system is to strengthen the missile defense of the Moscow region, for which the A-235 static system is currently responsible. The S-500 will become a mobile component of the Moscow missile defense system.

The importance of the project is eloquently evidenced by the fact that today there is not a single photograph of the S-500. At the disposal of experts and journalists there is only a tentative sketch, which does not allow us to judge the real characteristics of the system.

In their conclusions think tanks and experts start from the information that was announced officials, and those scientific and production capabilities that Almaz-Antey has.

According to a military observer, Russian newspaper» Sergey Ptichkin, S-500 will combine the capabilities of operational-tactical air defense and strategic missile defense. In its final form, "Prometheus" will be a kind of think tank"single air defense and anti-missile organism".

• Anti-aircraft missile system S-400
• Ministry of Defense of Russia

Expert Sebastien Roblin of The National Interest argues that the S-500 should be an upgraded version of the S-400 Triumph. The difference between the new air defense system will be the ability to detect subtle air targets and shoot down a wide range of cruise and ballistic missiles.

“The S-500 is designed to replace the S-300 missile in Russia’s layered air defense system and to complement the S-400 air defense system, which will perform more traditional missions of combating aircraft and intercepting short and medium-range ballistic missiles,” Roblin argues.

Universality vs. USA

Military expert Dmitry Litovkin is convinced that the S-500 will rather be a universal system that integrates all air defense systems in service with the Russian Federation into a single information space.

“S-500 is a system that should cover the entire range of altitudes: from low-flying objects to spacecraft. This system will become Russia's global aerospace defense system," Litovkin told RT.

According to the expert, various types of missiles can be launched from one launcher, which will shoot down both low-flying targets - drones, helicopters, cruise missiles - and space attack weapons.

“I mean hypersonic devices that are being developed in the United States,” the expert emphasized.

Litovkin recalled the statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin that the United States has the ability to strike at Russia from different sides.

“Therefore, we need means of defense that would cover us from above. At the same time, the system must be so unified as to remove targets that go above the ground, ”the expert explained.

• Launch of a Tomahawk missile from an American destroyer
• Reuters
• U.S. Navy

Litovkin believes that the main danger to Russia is the Tomahawk cruise missiles, which fly at a height of 5 meters from the Earth. In addition, as the interlocutor of RT points out, American ballistic missiles, which reach supersonic speed when they enter a parabolic trajectory, pose a serious threat.

“Such targets are very difficult to see, especially when they fall from above. No locator can do this. And the S-500 can do it. And moreover, it will be able to intercept this target. The S-500 missile will have hypersonic speeds to intercept such targets,” Litovkin stressed.

Today, almost all states developed in the military-technological sense are armed with air defense systems. They provide airspace protection, providing protection from intrusion. In our time, there are various types of air defense systems:

• Air;
• Ground;
• Ship.

All of them are created with a single task: to recognize an enemy target before it performs destructive or reconnaissance actions, and eliminate it.

Reliable defense

The main air shield of economically developed countries is a modern anti-aircraft missile system. Most often, it is a combination of the most complex engineering and technical means in a single system designed to prevent an air or space attack.

The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world with an unlimited defense potential. In the near future, modern anti-aircraft missile system- S-500. This promising Russian complex is able to surprise any potential adversary.

Features of the S-500

The first steps towards the creation of a modern anti-aircraft missile system were made in the distant Soviet era. Then the Soviet Union adopted the new S-200 long-range anti-aircraft complex, created in Grushin's design bureau back in 1965.

The second stage of work was the appearance of the S-300 complex, which was adopted by the Soviet air defense in 1975. The S-300 air defense system is the brainchild of designer V.P. Efremov. The main task of this complex is the defense of especially important administrative-territorial units, as well as industrial facilities. With its help, different goals, both ballistic and aerodynamic, were to be reflected.

Creation of the newest complex

The first stage of development of the fifth generation anti-aircraft missile system started in 2010. At that time, preliminary preparatory activities had just begun, but already in 2011, the designers and engineers of the Almaz-Antey Research and Production Concern completed this work. The team planned perfectly new complex, capable of hitting not only targets at low flight altitudes, but even spacecraft in earth orbit.

By the end of 2012, the first anti-aircraft missile for the S-500 was assembled. After some time, they gave the go-ahead to the first prototype, for which these missiles were developed. Successful tests confirmed the hopes of the developers.

Main tasks

The fifth generation S-500 missile system performs three main tasks:

• Security;
• Interception;
• Liquidation.

With all these tasks, the complex copes perfectly. S-500 has unique characteristics:

• It is protected from guidance and radio detection systems, as well as from any system that creates for the missile and its targeting different types interference. As a result, the enemy will not be able to evade interception and elimination. This is a special pride of the developers;
• Interception of any flying objects is provided at a distance of up to 3500 km and at a maximum altitude of up to 50 km. For comparison: the vaunted American "Patriot" is able to "get" a high-flying object only up to 24 km;
• Ensures the elimination of the most modern means of air combat. Russian developers have achieved incredible performance. The S-500 air defense system can easily deal with low-orbit satellites, orbital platforms, hypersonic cruise missiles, aircraft and drones.

S-500 potential

The S-500 multifunctional complex synchronously conducts up to twenty targets and is capable of simultaneously firing up to forty, using its own guidance system and external target designation. The complex intercepts a wide variety of objects flying at a speed of more than 7 km / s. At a distance of up to 600 km, the S-500 system simultaneously hits up to ten targets.

The transfer of the marching complex to a position of full combat readiness and the launch of a rocket takes ten minutes, the terrain does not matter. The stabilization system allows the S-500 to launch a missile even with a 30 degree bank angle.

The complex is equipped with heavy-duty portable radars that have no analogues in the world. With their help, you can detect objects at a distance of up to 1000 kilometers with a minimum height of up to 5 meters and a maximum height of up to 50 kilometers. The land complex has a system for increasing cross-country ability, as well as adaptation to harsh Russian climatic conditions.

TTX of the complex

The mass of the S-500 air defense system is fifty-four tons. The weight of the transported goods in full combat readiness is thirty-three tons, and the tractor itself weighs twenty-one tons. All ten wheels of a five-axle tractor are driving, of which two front wheels are driving. The power diesel unit has a capacity of 550 l / s.

The maximum height of the overcome curb overcoming reaches 1.7 meters. The first time a mobile chassis for the S-500 was presented in 2012 at a demonstration of the Russian military equipment. It turned out to be the first mobile chassis for an air defense system with a 10x10 wheel formula. Due to the fact that the complex is not yet in service, most of its technical characteristics remain classified.

Tests of the latest air defense system

In 2014, the Russian armed forces tested one of the S-500 prototypes. From competent sources it became known that the latest Russian anti-missile weapons have become the best on the planet. It outperformed the Patriot-3 and THAAD systems.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the test complex was carried out very successfully, the S-500 coped with all the tasks. Although the performance characteristics of the complex are still classified, it is considered the best of all the avant-garde air defense systems available. From the message of the Russian Ministry of Defense, military experts concluded that this fifth-generation complex could, at least for the next 10-15 years, remain the best in the world.

S-500 is a reliable shield of Russia

Currently, the airspace of the state is guarded by two anti-aircraft missile systems - S-300 and S-400. The first of them, the S-300, despite many modifications, is already lagging behind modern world competitors. It is assumed that after the S-500 enters the troops, the "three hundredth" will be completely removed from service. The fourth and fifth generations of this complex will be left on combat duty.

American counterpart "Patriot"

Currently, there are two anti-missile systems in the world that are relatively similar in their performance characteristics - the Russian Federation and the United States. In Russia, this is so far the S-400, and the American Patriot-3 complex has been recognized by many foreign experts as the best in service in the world. He can "get" the target at an altitude of up to twenty-four kilometers at a distance of up to five hundred kilometers. Its only known drawback is low permeability.

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Almost every developed state today has air defense systems. These funds help ensure a peaceful sky over the heads of citizens. Their goal is simple - to secure and minimize the risk of an air attack on the country. There are many different types of protective equipment. They can be air, land, and ship. And they all have one task - to find the enemy first and neutralize him.

Powerful protection

The main air shield of the state - this is how you can briefly describe anti-aircraft missile systems modern type. They are a set of complex technical means and combat vehicles (objects) that are capable of preventing enemy aerospace attacks on almost the entire territory of the state. There are many different types of RZK, but the main one is the classification according to the theater of operations:

• Marine.
• Land.

The Russian Federation is a huge country with great potential, and soon it will be armed with the S-500, the most modern type of anti-aircraft missile system. She is capable of many things. The United States, as the main opponent of Russia, also has its own modern complexes, one of which is the Patriot.

Today we will talk about how the S-500 missile system was created, what it is capable of, and also discuss recent tests. Let's start with the history of its appearance.

S-500 modifications

Modern anti-aircraft did not appear from scratch. Its first developments began back in Soviet times, when the first S-200, a long-range missile system, was in service with the USSR. This version was developed in 1965 by designer Grushin.

The second step on the way to modern developments was the S-300 complex - for the first time in the ranks of the army of combat vehicles of the USSR, it appeared in 1975, and is still in service in updated versions. The designer who developed the system is V. P. Efremov. The main task of this system is to protect huge industrial and administrative facilities. She is able to strike different kinds targets - from ballistic to aerodynamic.

The third modification of the S-400 - "Triumfator" - a new generation anti-aircraft missile system. It is capable of detecting and shooting down stealth aircraft, ballistic missiles, etc. It has been in service since 2007.

And finally, the S-500 anti-aircraft system. It was developed in 2012 and will enter service in 2015-2016. This complex will become the main means of protecting air defense in Russian Federation.

Development of a modern anti-aircraft missile system

The initial stage of development of the fifth generation air defense system started in 2010. It was then that the preliminary preparation of the project began. In the summer of 2011, the designers and engineers of the Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern completed this work. The designers hoped to create a completely new complex capable of destroying low-orbit targets, as well as spacecraft. At the end of 2012, the S-500 (anti-aircraft missile system) was already assembled. Soon they released the first prototype, which received at its disposal specially designed missiles that are intended only for him. S-500 has its own missiles - 40N6M, 77N6-N, 77N6-N1. Developing this system in strict secrecy, there was a hope to create the best air defense system in the world. And after the past tests, the developers were able to boldly say this.

Main goals

The S-500 is a fifth-generation missile system that performs 3 main tasks. These are:

• Protection.
• Interception.
• Destruction.

All these tasks are excellently performed by the complex. Let's look at each of the points and determine what it is aimed at:

The complex is protected from guidance and radio detection systems, as well as from modern systems that interfere with missiles and their guidance. Thus, by no means will he be able to prevent the interception and destruction of his combat unit. The developers paid special attention to this point.

The S-500 system is capable of intercepting any aircraft at a distance of up to 3,500 kilometers. The maximum target interception height is 50 km. For comparison: the Patriot complex is capable of neutralizing a target at an altitude of up to 24 kilometers. Taking this figure into account, we see that Russian system twice as good.

The complex should be able to destroy the most modern facilities air attack. Our developers have managed to achieve incredible results. The S-500 air defense system is capable of shooting down low-orbit satellites, orbital platforms, hypersonic cruise missiles, aircraft and UAVs (over Mach 5).

Capabilities of the S-500 self-propelled complex

The S-500 air defense system was developed according to the latest technologies. It is multifunctional and capable of destroying up to 40 enemy targets almost single-handedly. The radar system of the complex can simultaneously conduct 20 targets. The complex intercepts various air targets flying at a speed of over 7 kilometers per second. This is a pretty impressive result. At a distance of up to 600 km, the S-500 system can simultaneously hit up to 10 targets.

In order to launch a rocket, the complex needs only 10 minutes (from the marching state to full combat readiness). In this case, the surface on which the installation is located does not have to be flat. Technical means and stability systems allow the S-500 to launch missiles at a 30-degree tilt angle.

The system is equipped with ultra-powerful portable radars, which the world has not yet seen. They are capable of detecting targets at a distance of up to 1000 km with a minimum height of 5 meters and a maximum of 50 km. The land complex has a high cross-country ability and is fully adapted to the harsh climatic conditions of our country. Therefore, he is not afraid of cold, dirt and unfavourable conditions relief.

Technical characteristics of the complex

The S-500 (the development characteristics are simply impressive) has a dry weight of 54 tons. The mass of the cargo in full combat readiness is 33 tons, and the tractor itself is 21 tons. The BAZ-69096 is equipped with five axles - all 10 wheels are driving. The front two axles are steerable. The power of the power unit is 550 horsepower. Fuel type - diesel. The maximum height of the overcome curb is 1.7 meters. For the first time, the BAZ-69096 mobile chassis was presented in 2012 at a demonstration of military equipment of the Russian Federation. This is the first mobile chassis for air defense systems, which has a wheel arrangement of 10 by 10.

S-500 is an anti-aircraft missile system that has great potential and capabilities. The same opinion is shared by the holders of the highest ranks of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Since the system has not yet fully entered service, the remaining technical characteristics of the machine remain classified and are not subject to disclosure.

Tests of the latest air defense system

In the summer of 2014, the armed forces of the Russian Federation tested a prototype of the S-500 RZK. According to preliminary data, it became known that the latest Russian air defense system has become the best in the world and bypassed such complexes as Patriot-3 and THAAD in terms of its characteristics.

According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the tests were carried out very successfully, all the tests were carried out with ease. The S-500, whose characteristics are still unknown, has become the best of all existing advanced air defense systems. Based on the conclusion of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, we can conclude that our modern system the fifth generation, which will enter the ranks of the army around the middle of 2017, will remain the best of its kind for at least 10-15 years.

S-500 - the latest air defense system in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

At the moment, two different anti-aircraft missile systems, the S-300 and S-400, are guarding the country's airspace. The first, despite the modification, is already barely up to world standards. Soon after the S-500 enters service, the S-300 missile system will be removed from the ranks of Russian military equipment. Fourth and fifth generation systems will remain in service. Serial production of the latter is scheduled for 2017. The Ministry of Defense expects that the S-500 will become an insurmountable frontier in the development of air defense of other states of the world for at least another two decades.

The Russian S-500 (anti-aircraft missile system) will be the best of all air defense systems. The Americans will be chasing our technologies for a long time and will try to get closer to the milestone set by domestic specialists.

Foreign analogue - "Patriot"

Today in the world there are two practically equal air defense systems - in the Russian Federation and in the United States. In our country, this is the S-400. The American development is called "Patriot-3", it is the embodiment of perfection today. Not better system than this one. A modern anti-aircraft missile system is capable of destroying targets at an altitude of up to 24 kilometers and at a distance of up to 500 kilometers. The only drawback is the patency of this machine. Compared to Russian combat vehicles, the Patriot is not as powerful.

However, no one knows what the United States will do after the release of our S-500. Russia, having created a perfect system capable of destroying targets in space, is challenging the Americans. Will the US be able to answer? Time will tell.

Conclusion

The development of the air defense sector of the Russian Federation is the main task of the Ministry of Defense of the country. Deputy Defense Minister Rogozin emphasized the following: “Our country must be protected not only at the borders, but also in the air. Therefore, the creation of the S-500 complex is so necessary for the state - it will become a new air shield and will ensure a peaceful sky over the heads of citizens.”

It is worth noting that more than 10 billion US dollars were allocated for the development of this complex. If the system does not justify itself, failure in this area will greatly affect the country's defense capability. Therefore, such attention is paid to the development of fifth-generation air defense systems.

With the advent of guided and homing medium and long-range anti-aircraft weapons, the so-called "air supremacy" has lost its original meaning. It became impossible to carry out missile and bomb strikes against ground forces with impunity. From the 50s of the last century to the present day, the modernization of old ones and the design of missile systems Air defense of a new generation.

The latest development of Russian designers was the S-500. The strictest secrecy surrounding everything connected with it does not give answers to the questions that interest us. We have to be content with fragmentary publications.

The history of the creation of the S-500

The start of work on the creation of a fifth-generation air defense system in 2002 was laid by an engineering note indicating the necessary parameters, and NPO Almaz decided on the initial appearance of the new weapon. From 2004 to 2006, the NGO carried out research under the code name “Vlastelin”.

The next step was the appointment of Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern in 2006 as the main developer of the S-500 air defense system, and it turned out to be logical in 2008-2010 to continue scientific research under the topics known as “Lord” and “Lord-TP”.

In 2009, they tested the 40N6 missile and received a financial advance to start work on the manufacture of 77N6.1.R interceptor missiles. All details are strictly classified, but the press was notified about the start of the creation of the latest air defense system without any details.

Technical projects air defense systems 55R6M and RK 98Zh6M1 were completed in 2010, and finally the possibility of creating an air defense system with the given parameters was confirmed.

At the same time, the creation of products 77T6, 77N6-N, 77N6-N1 in volumetric form, debugging of combat programs and engaged in mathematical modeling of missile control systems were carried out.

Anti-missiles 9M82, 9M82MD, 9M83, 9M728,9M729, 77N6-N, MN-300, 53T6 were successfully tested in the summer of 2014. Indirect information about this event appeared two years later from the words of congratulations on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the 4th GTsMP (Kapustin Yar) from the general designer of the Novator Design Bureau P. Kamnev.

According to Deputy Minister of Defense Y. Borisov, it became known about the task of building the first sample of the entire complex by 2020.

Taking as a basis the developments on the Triumph air defense system (S-400), the designers of the Almaz-Antey company created two basic versions of the air defense system:

• Triumfator-M;
• Triumfator-MR.

Planned to build two newest enterprises. One will produce rockets, the other will produce the ground parts of the complex.

Appointment of the S-500 air defense system

As it became known, the deployed S-500 consists of two or three echelons. When building in three echelons, it is planned to use medium-range, long-range and extra-long-range missiles. And with a two-tier one - only large and extra large.

Regardless of separation, the system is designed to intercept and destroy:

• existing small targets flying at speeds near and above sound, including all existing ICBMs;
• any other aerodynamic targets, including the main part of the aircraft in service with the NATO Air Force, including prototypes;
• aircraft of the AWACS type, including those protected by electronic warfare aircraft;
• artificial earth satellites (in the future).

Means of destruction S-500:

The 98Zh6M1 air defense system structurally includes 76T6 and 77T6 guidance and illumination radars, various TPUs (transport launcher).

For the mobility of weapons, it is supposed to use a chassis based on BAZ-69096, AZ-6909-022, BAZ-6403.01 (tractor), BAZ-69092-012 or MZKT-792911. The rest will most likely be assembled on the chassis of the MZKT-6922 type.

S-500 and THAAD - which is better

The THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) mobile long-range anti-missile system (PRK) created in the USA is very different from ours. So THAAD has only one type of missile, designed to hit both ballistic and aerodynamic targets.

"Omnivorous" leads to a deterioration in quality. A small target, such as a WMD tactical missile, can be shot down by an American anti-missile with a probability of only 15%, while the S-500 uses three types of missiles, one for each target. The largest has an interception range of 600 km, and THAAD only 200 km.

The speed of the THAAD rocket is about 1000 m / s. This is at least three times, and in practice it is much less than the development of the general designer A. G. Basistov. Unfortunately, the exact data is strictly classified. In addition, the 77N6-N and 77N6-N1 missiles are capable of hitting inconspicuous warheads, which, after separation from the march stage, switched to self-government.

Another unpleasant surprise which THAAD does not have is its own electronic warfare system for neutralizing anti-radar missiles, while the missiles of our complex received enemy electronic warfare suppression equipment.

The defeat of satellites by the THAAD system is not even discussed, in contrast to the promising development of missiles of the S-500 complex.

Nothing is known about the development of the next generation of the S-1000 air defense system, except for rumors and assumptions.

For a better understanding of what all air defense is like, the image of a Russian nesting doll is suitable.

The largest is the S-500. Her younger brothers and sisters are “hidden” inside: S-400, S-300VM Antey-2500, ZRPK Pantsir S-1, Buk-M3 and others.

Equipped with communications and electronic warfare equipment, possessing the latest missiles and interacting with aviation, such a powerful national aerospace defense reliably protects the sky of Russia.

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