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Second unit S-400 Triumf air defense missile system enters service in Russian armed forces 1702111.


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Military News - Russia
 

Thursday , February 17, 2011, 03:47 PM

 
Second unit of S-400 Triumf air defense missile system enters service in the Russian armed forces.
 
 
The strategic command of Russia's space defense forces took delivery of its second unit of S-400 Triumf missile systems on Wednesday February 16, 2011, which will be based in the Moscow Region, Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said.
     
The strategic command of Russia's space defense forces took delivery of its second unit of S-400 Triumf missile systems on Wednesday February 16, 2011, which will be based in the Moscow Region, Defense Ministry spokesman Col. Vladimir Drik said.
     

Until now, the Russian forces have had only one unit of S-400s, based at Electrostal, near Moscow.

"The handover ceremony for the second S-400 will take place at the state firing range in Kapustin Yar from February 16-19," Drik said.

The unit will consist of two regiments, each consisting of eight launch points, each with four missiles.

The S-400 has 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 and hypersonic vehicles, Drik said.

 
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