What is the S-500 missile system?
Rather, the S-500 marks a new Russian effort to develop its own defense “shield” against cruise and ballistic missile attack. Moscow has claimed the S-500 will enter service in 2016 or 2017 and has offered an impressive-seeming list of its capabilities.
Will Russia’s S-500 missiles be available for export?
Russia has conducted several tests launches of the S-500 system. In May 2018, Russia conducted “the world’s longest surface-to-air missile test” using the S-500, striking a target nearly 482 km (300 mi) away. 3 Russia will very likely develop an export variant of the S-500.
What is the S-500U multichannel anti aircraft system?
The S-500U multichannel anti-aircraft system was a 1968 initiative by the Soviet Air Defence Forces, Soviet Navy, Ministry of the Radio Industry (Ministerstvo Radio Promyshlennosti SSSR), and Ministry of the Shipbuilding Industry to create a unified complex for the National Air Defence Troops, navy and ground troops.
Is Russia purposely delaying S-500 induction to save the S-400?
The S-500 has faced significant delays. Russia had declared its design development completed in 2011, but has pushed its serial production from 2014, to 2017, to 2021, and most recently to 2025. 2 Russia may be purposely delaying S-500 induction to keep production lines available for the S-400 and continue exports.
The S-500s will work in parallel with S-400s and are planned to together replace the S-300 missile systems. The first units are planned to be deployed around Moscow and the country’s central area. A naval version is the likely armament for the new Lider-class destroyer, which is to enter service after 2020.
What is the longest range surface-to-air missile?
In May 2018, Russia conducted the longest range surface-to-air missile test to date with the S-500. According to reports citing unnamed sources familiar with U.S. intelligence on the program, the S-500 was able to hit a target 482 km (300 mi) away, which is 80 km further than the previous record.
What is the S-500 space defense system?
The S-500 is under development by the Almaz-Antey Air Defence Concern. Initially planned to be in production by 2014, it is currently targeting 2021 for first delivery. With its characteristics, according to Pravda Report, it is unrivaled by any other similar system in the world, being the first in a new class of space-defense weapons.