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S-500 (missile system)

Almaz-Antey · Surface-to-Air · Russia · Digital Age (2010–present)

S-500 (missile system) — Surface-to-Air
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The S-500 Prometheus, also known as 55R6M "Triumfator-M", is a Russian surface-to-air missile/anti-ballistic missile system supplementing the S-400 and the A-235 ABM missile system. The S-500 was developed by the Almaz-Antey Air Defence Concern. Initially planned to be in production by 2014, the first unit entered service in 2021 with the 15th Aerospace Army. Russia claims that the S-500 is capable of intercepting all types of modern hypersonic weapons, and has claimed to have successfully tested such capability. Russia is reportedly planning to deploy the S-500 alongside the planned S-550 missile system as part of its air defense network.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
SAM
Domain
Defence
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
Russia
Manufacturer
Almaz-Antey
Operator
Russia
Primary Role
Surface-to-Air
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2021
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
Solid-fuel rocket motor (cold launch)
Thrust / Power
None (rocket)
Launch
Ground-launched
Service Ceiling (ft)
400000
Range (mi)
370
Max Speed (mph)
16874
Max Speed (Mach)
22
Armament
Kinetic / blast-fragmentation