The
first S-400
regiment has been deployed in Electrostal, also near Moscow,
as part of the air and missile defense network around
the Russian capital.
The
S-400 (SA-21 Growler) air defense system is expected
to form the cornerstone of Russia's theater air and missile
defenses by 2020.
The
S-400
system can engage targets at a maximum range of up to
400 km at an altitude of 40,000-50,000 meters. The system
uses a range of missiles, optimized for engaging ballistic
and cruise missiles.
An
S-400 air defense regiment consists of two or three
battalions equipped with four systems each. Russia is
planning to arm 56 battalions with S-400
systems by 2020.
