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Russia has developed a new missile for S-400 air defense system with a longer range 10301151.
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According to Russian defense industry, a new missile with a longer range specifically developed for Russia’s S-400 air defense system will push the range at which the system can engage targets to its limit. The S-400 is Russia's most advanced anti-aircraft defense system.
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 Russian 48N6E, 9M96E2 and 9M96E missile which can be used for the S-400 air defence system. |
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A new missile with a longer range specifically developed for Russia’s S-400 air defense system will push the range at which the system can engage targets to its limit, a Russian military industry source said Sunday.
"Missile tests are about to be complete. This missile will allow to use the S-400 system to its full potential," the source told RIA Novosti, adding the air defense system will be able to engage targets at its maximal range. The missile is now undergoing the final tests, which are expected to conclude in the near future, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The S-400 is as an upgrade of the S-300 Growler family, designed and developed by the Russian Defence Comapny Almaz Antey. The S-400 is used to ensure air defense using long- and medium-range missiles that can hit aerial targets at ranges up to 400 kilometers. The S-400 is capable of hitting tactical and strategic aircraft as well as ballistic and cruise missiles. The system includes a set of radars, missile launchers and command posts. The S-400 Triumph uses the 9M96E and 9M96E2 missiles. The S-400 Triumph can also use the 48N6E missile of the S-300 PMU-1 system and 48N6E2 missiles of the S-300 PMU-2 Favorit system. The S-400 missile has a maximum range of 400 km and can hit all air targets wit high accuracy. Russia has recently deployed S-400 air defense missile system in Syria to protected the Khmeimim airbase in Latakia. The airbase is protected by state-of-the-art air defense systems and radars. Khmeimim also has a fully operational unit for maintaining fixed- and rotor-wing aircraft and providing logistical assistance to pilots. |
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