S-300 missile system explained

S-300 family
Origin:Soviet Union
Type:Long-range surface-to-air and anti-ballistic missile system
Is Vehicle:yes
Is Uk:yes
Service:1978–present
Used By:See list of operators
Wars:
Designer:Almaz-Antey

NPO Almaz (lead designer)

NIIP (radars)

MKB Fakel (missile designer for S-300P series)

NPO Novator (missile designer for S-300V series)

MNIIRE Altair (Naval version designer)

Design Date:1967–2005
Manufacturer:MZiK[1]
Production Date:1975[2] –2011 (for PS and PM)[3]
Variants:see variants

The S-300 (NATO reporting name SA-10 Grumble) is a series of long-range surface-to-air missile systems developed by the former Soviet Union. It was produced by NPO Almaz for the Soviet Air Defence Forces to defend against air raids and cruise missiles.

It is used by Russia, Ukraine, and other former Eastern Bloc countries, along with Bulgaria and Greece. It is also used by China, Iran, and other countries in Asia.

The system is fully automated, though manual observation and operation are also possible.[4] Each targeting radar provides target designation for the central command post. The command post compares the data received from the targeting radars and filters out false targets. The central command post has both active and passive target detection modes.[5] [6] Missiles have a maximum range of from the command post.

The successor to the S-300 is the S-400 (NATO reporting name SA-21 Growler), which entered service on 28 April 2007.

Variations and upgrades

There are currently three main variations of the S-300, named S-300V, S-300P, S-300F. The production of the S-300 started in 1975, with the tests for the S-300P variant being completed in 1978. The tests for the S-300V variant were conducted in 1983, and its anti-ballistic capabilities were tested in 1987.[7] Numerous versions have since emerged with different missiles, improved radars, better resistance to countermeasures, longer range, and better capability at targeting aircraft flying at very low altitude as well as incoming munitions, such as anti-radiation missiles or glide bombs.

S-300P (SA-10)

The total production for the S-300P systems was 3,000 launchers and 28,000 missiles through 2012.[8]

S-300P/S-300PT

The S-300P/S-300PT (Russian: С-300П/С-300ПТ, NATO reporting name SA-10A Grumble A[9]) is the original version of the S-300.[10] The P suffix stands for PVO-Strany (Russian: противовоздушная оборона–страны, or country air defence). In 1987, over 80 of these systems were active, mainly around Moscow. An S-300PT unit consists of a 36D6 (NATO reporting name Tin Shield) surveillance radar, a 30N6 (FLAP LID) fire control system, and 5P85-1 launch vehicles. The 5P85-1 vehicles are semi-trailer trucks. A 76N6 (CLAM SHELL) low-altitude detection radar is usually also a part of the unit.[11]

The S-300PT had a passive electronically scanned array radar and had the ability to engage multiple targets with a single fire-control system. Since the original system was semi-mobile, it took just over one hour to set up for firing. It ran the risk of the missile hot launch system scorching the transporter erector launcher (TEL).[12]

It was originally intended to use a track-via-missile (TVM) guidance system. However, the TVM system had problems tracking targets below, allowing incoming SEAD aircraft to effectively utilize terrain masking to avoid tracking. To improve tracking of low-altitude targets, a command-guidance system was added to guide the missile for the initial part of the flight. This allowed the minimum engagement altitude to be set to .

Improvements to the S-300P resulted in several sub-versions for both domestic and international markets. The S-300PT-1 and S-300PT-1A are incremental upgrades of the original S-300PT system, using a new 5V55KD missile and a cold launch method. The time it took to set the system up was reduced to 30 minutes and trajectory optimizations allowed the 5V55KD to reach ranges up to .

S-300PS/S-300PM

The S-300PS/S-300PM (Russian С-300ПC/С-300ПМ, NATO reporting name SA-10B Grumble B) was introduced in 1985 and is the only version thought to have been fitted with a nuclear warhead. This model saw the introduction of the modern TEL and mobile radar and command-post vehicles that were all based on the MAZ-7910 8×8 truck. This model also featured new 5V55R missiles, which increased the maximum engagement range to 90km (60miles) and introduced a terminal semi-active radar homing (SARH) guidance mode. The surveillance radar of these systems was designated 30N6. Also introduced with this version was the distinction between self-propelled and towed TELs. The towed TEL is designated 5P85T. Mobile TELs were the 5P85S and 5P85D. The 5P85D was a "slave" TEL, being controlled by a 5P85S "master" TEL. The "master" TEL is identifiable thanks to the large equipment container behind the cabin; in the "slave" TEL this area is not enclosed and is used for cable or spare tyre storage.

S-300PMU

Development of a modernized variant for export, called the S-300PMU (Russian: С-300ПМУ, NATO reporting name SA-10C Grumble C), was completed in 1985. The PMU variant was fielded with the 5V55K (range 45km-47kmkm (28miles-29mileskm)) and 5V55R (range 75km-90kmkm (47miles-60mileskm)) missiles.[13] Radars used for the S-300PMU complex included the 30N6 (NATO: "Flap Lid") target engagement radar, the 76N6 (NATO: "Clam Shell") low altitude detection radar, and the ST-68U (NATO: "Tin Shield") 3D search radar. In addition, the 64N6 (NATO: "Big Bird") radar was used as a search radar at the regimental command post (an S-300PMU regiment typically consisted of three missile batteries). The S-300PMU could engage targets with a radar cross section of at least and a maximum velocity of at altitudes between and . It could also engage surface targets at ranges up to .

S-300PMU-1/2 (SA-20A/B)

The S-300PMU-1 (Russian: С-300ПМУ-1, NATO reporting name SA-20A Gargoyle) was also introduced in 1993, with the new and larger 48N6 missiles for the first time in a land-based system, and keeping all the same performance improvements from the S300PM version, including the increased speed, range, SAGG guidance, and ABM capability.[14] The warhead is slightly smaller than the naval version at 143kg (315lb). This version also saw the introduction of the new and more capable 30N6E TOMB STONE radar.

The S-300PMU-1 was introduced in 1993, using different missile types in a single system for the first time. In addition to the 5V55R and 48N6E missiles, the S-300PMU-1 can utilise two new missiles, the 9M96E1 and 9M96E2. Both are significantly smaller than the previous missiles, at 330and, respectively, and carry a smaller 24kg (53lb) warhead. The 9M96E1 has an engagement range of 1-, and the 9M96E2 of 1-. They are still carried 4 per TEL. Rather than just relying on aerodynamic fins for manoeuvring, they use a gas-dynamic system which allows them to have an excellent probability of kill (Pk) despite the much smaller warhead. The Pk is estimated at 0.7 against a tactical ballistic missile, for either missile. The S-300PMU-1 typically uses the 83M6E command-and-control system, although it is also compatible with the older Baikal-1E and Senezh-M1E CCS command-and-control systems. The 83M6E system incorporates the 64N6E (BIG BIRD) surveillance/detection radar. The fire control/illumination and guidance radar used is the 30N6E(1), optionally matched with a 76N6 low-altitude detection radar and a 96L6E all-altitude detection radar. The 83M6E command-and-control system can control up to 12 TELs, both the self-propelled 5P85SE vehicle and the 5P85TE towed launchers. Generally, support vehicles are also included, such as the 40V6M tow vehicle, intended for lifting of the antenna post.[15]

China developed its own version of the S-300PMU-1, called HQ-15. Previously, the missile was referred to in a Western think tank as the HQ-10, causing confusion with the unrelated HQ-10 short-range point-defense missile system.[16]

The S-300PMU-2 Favorit (Russian: С-300ПМУ-2 Фаворит, NATO reporting name SA-20B Gargoyle), introduced in 1997 (presented ready 1996), is an upgrade to the S-300PMU-1 with a range of 195km (121miles) with the introduction of the 48N6E2 missile. This system is apparently capable against not just short-range ballistic missiles, but also medium-range ballistic missiles. It uses the 83M6E2 command and control system, consisting of the 54K6E2 command post vehicle and the 64N6E2 surveillance/detection radar. It employs the 30N6E2 fire control/illumination and guidance radar. Like the S-300PMU-1, 12 TELs can be controlled, with any mix of 5P85SE2 self-propelled and 5P85TE2 trailer launchers. Optionally it can make use of the 96L6E all-altitude detection radar and 76N6 low-altitude detection radar.[17]

S-300F

Sea-based S-300F (SA-N-6)

The S-300F Fort (Russian: С-300Ф, DoD designation SA-N-6, F suffix for Russian: Флотская or Naval) was introduced in 1984 as the original ship-based (naval) version of the S-300P system developed by Altair, with the new 5V55RM missile with range extended to 7- and maximum target speed up to Mach 4, while the engagement altitude was reduced to 25-. The naval version utilises the TOP SAIL or TOP STEER, TOP PAIR, and 3R41 Volna (TOP DOME) radar, and utilises command guidance with a terminal SARH mode. Its first installation and sea trials were on a and it is also installed on s and s. It is stored in eight (Slava) or twelve (Kirov) 8-missile rotary launchers below decks. The export version of this system is known as Rif (Russian: Риф or reef). The NATO name, found also in colloquial use, is Grumble.

Sea-based S-300FM (SA-N-20)

The S-300FM Fort-M (Russian: С-300ФМ, DoD designation SA-N-20) is another naval version of the system, installed only on the Kirov-class cruiser, and introducing the new 48N6 missile. It was introduced in 1990 and has a missile speed of approximately Mach 6 for a maximum target engagement speed of up to Mach 8.5, a warhead size of 150kg (330lb), an engagement range of 5-, and an altitude envelope of 10-. The new missiles also introduced a track-via-missile guidance method and the ability to intercept short-range ballistic missiles. This system makes use of the TOMB STONE MOD rather than TOP DOME radar. The export version is called the Rif-M. Two Rif-M systems were purchased by China in 2002 and installed on the Type 051C air-defence guided-missile destroyers.

S-300V (SA-12)

The S-300V, starting with the 9M83 missile, entered service in 1983, and it was fully integrated in 1988.[18] [19]

The 9K81 S-300V Antey-300 (Russian: 9К81 С-300В Антей-300 – named after Antaeus, NATO reporting name SA-12 Gladiator/Giant) varies from the other designs in the series. It was built by Antey rather than Almaz,[20] and its 9M82 and 9M83 missiles were designed by NPO Novator. The V suffix stands for Voyska (ground forces). It was designed to be the top-tier army air defence system, replacing the 2K11 Krug, providing a defence against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft. The 9M83 (SA-12A Gladiator) missiles have a maximum engagement range of around 75km (47miles), while the 9M82 (SA-12B Giant) missiles can engage targets out to 100km (100miles) and up to altitudes of around 32km (20miles). In both cases the warhead is around 150kg (330lb).

While it was created from the same project, hence sharing the common S-300 designation with the S-300P air defense family, the S-300V had different priorities that resulted in a different design. The S-300V system is carried on tracked MT-T transporters, which gives it better cross-country mobility than the S-300Ps moving on 8×8 wheeled transporters. Its search, tracking, and command systems are more distributed than the S-300P's. For example, while both have mechanically scanning radar for target acquisition (9S15 BILL BOARD A), the battery level 9S32 GRILL PAN has an autonomous search ability and SARH delegated to illumination radar on transporter erector launcher and radar (TELAR) vehicles. The early 30N6 FLAP LID on the S-300P handles tracking and illumination, but is not equipped with an autonomous search capability (later upgraded). 9S15 can simultaneously carry out active (3 coordinates) and passive (2 positions) searches for targets.[6]

The S-300V places a greater emphasis on the anti-ballistic missile (ABM) mission, with a dedicated 9M82 (SA-12B Giant) anti-ballistic missile. This missile is larger and only two can be on each TELAR. It also has a dedicated ABM radar: the 9S19 HIGH SCREEN phased-array radar at battalion level. A typical S-300V battalion consists of a target-detection-and-designation unit, a guidance radar, and up to 6 TELARs. The detection-and-designation unit consists of the 9S457-1 command post, a 9S15MV or 9S15MT BILL BOARD all-round surveillance radar, and a 9S19M2 HIGH SCREEN sector surveillance radar.[21] The S-300V uses the 9S32-1 GRILL PAN multi-channel guidance radar. Four types of missile-launcher vehicles can be used with the system:[21]

The target detection ranges for each radar vary based on the radar cross-section of the target:[23]

A S-300V system may be controlled by the upper level command post system 9S52 Polyana-D4 integrating it with the Buk missile system into a brigade.

China has built its own version of the S-300V called HQ-18.

S-300VM (SA-23)

See main article: S-300VM. The S-300VM (Antey 2500) is an upgrade of the S-300V. It consists of a new command-post vehicle, the 9S457ME, and a selection of new radars. These consist of the 9S15M2, 9S15MT2E, and 9S15MV2E all-round surveillance radars, and the 9S19ME sector surveillance radar. The upgraded guidance radar has the GRAU index of 9S32ME. The system can still employ up to six TELARs, the 9A84ME launchers (up to 4 9M83ME missiles), and up to 6 launcher/loader vehicles assigned to each launcher (2 9M83ME missiles each). An upgraded version, dubbed S-300V4, will be delivered to the Russian army in 2011.

The Antey-2500 complex is the export version developed separately from the S-300 family and has been exported to Venezuela for an estimated export price of US$1 billion. The system has one type of missile in two versions, basic and amended, with a sustainer stage that doubles the range (up to 200km (100miles), according to other data, up to 250km (160miles)), and can simultaneously engage up to 24 aircraft or 16 ballistic targets in various combinations.

It became the first system in the world capable of simultaneously engaging cruise missiles, aircraft, and ballistic targets. It also contains a private-sector radar for countering targets when affected by interference.[26]

S-300V4

The S-300V4 is also called S-300VMD.It was developed to target high-value airborne targets, such as AWACS aircraft, at long distances.[27] [28] Different versions of the NPO Novator 9M82MD[29] S-300V4 missiles have a range of at Mach 7.5 or a range of at Mach 9, and can destroy maneuvering targets even at very high altitudes.[30] [31] An export version exists, marketed as the Antey-4000.[32]

S-400 (SA-21)

See main article: S-400 missile system.

The S-400 Triumf (Russian: С-400 «Триумф», formerly known as the S-300PMU-3/С-300ПМУ-3, NATO reporting name SA-21 Growler) was introduced in 1999 and featured a new, larger missile and several upgrades and new features. The project encountered delays since its original announcement, and deployment only began on a small scale in 2006. With an engagement range of up to 400km (200miles), depending on the missile variant used, it was specifically designed to counter stealth aircraft. It is by far the most advanced version, incorporating the ability to survive PGM threats and counter advanced jammers by using automatic frequency hopping.[33]

Specifications

S-300 variants will work together in various combinations, although interoperability between different variants is limited. Various higher-level mobile commands can coordinate certain variants at various locations into a single battery, and also integrate that battery with other air defence systems. A management system, consisting of command control and radars allows for fully automatic initiation and effective management of up to one hundred targets located up to 30- from the base station. Many tasks – detection, tracking, target setting, target designation, target acquisition, missile guidance, and assessment of results – can be dealt with automatically. The operator controls the target detection and the launch of rockets. In a complex environment, manual intervention is possible. Few of the previous systems possessed such capabilities.

The S-300 is a multi-channel anti-aircraft missile system whose variants can engage ballistic missiles as well as aircraft and are able to allocate up to 12 missiles to up to 6 different targets. The system can destroy ground targets at a range of,[34] and when launched on a ballistic trajectory, can reach up to . Its vertically-launched missiles allow for the engagement of flying targets in any direction without traversing the launcher.[35]

Early versions are guided by the 30N6 FLAP LID or naval 3R41 Volna (TOP DOME) radar using command guidance with terminal semi-active radar homing. Later versions use the 30N6 FLAP LID B or TOMB STONE radar to guide the missiles via command guidance/seeker-aided ground guidance (SAGG), similar to the U.S.-made Patriot's TVM guidance scheme. The earlier 30N6 FLAP LID A can guide up to four missiles at a time to up to four targets, and can track up to 24 targets at once. The 30N6E FLAP LID B can guide up to two missiles per target to up to six targets simultaneously. Early models can successfully engage targets flying at up to Mach 2.5, or around Mach 8.5 for later models, with one missile potentially being launched every three seconds. The mobile control centre is able to manage up to 12 TELs simultaneously.

The original warhead weighed 100kg (200lb), intermediate warheads weighed 133kg (293lb), and the latest warhead weighs 143kg (315lb). Each warhead is equipped with a proximity fuse and a contact fuse. A warhead will expel from 19,000 to 36,000 metal fragments upon detonation, depending on missile type. The missiles themselves weigh between 1450and. Missiles are catapulted clear of the launching tubes before their rocket motors fire, and can accelerate at up to 100 g (1 km/s2). They launch straight upwards and then tip over towards their target, removing the need to aim the missiles before launch. The missiles are steered with a combination of control fins and thrust vectoring vanes. The sections below give exact specifications of the radar and missiles in the different S-300 versions. Since the S-300PM, most vehicles are interchangeable across variations.

Radar

The 30N6 FLAP LID A is mounted on a small trailer. The 64N6 BIG BIRD is mounted on a large trailer along with a generator and is typically towed with an 8-wheeled truck. The 76N6 CLAM SHELL (5N66M[36] etc.) is mounted on a large trailer with a mast that is between 24and tall. It is usually used with a mast. With the mast, it has a target detection range of if altitude of the target is above the ground.

The original S-300P utilises a combination of the 5N66M continuous-wave radar Doppler radar for target acquisition and the 30N6 FLAP LID A I/J-band phased-array digitally-steered tracking-and-engagement radar. Both are mounted on trailers. In addition, there is a trailer-mounted command centre and up to twelve trailer-mounted erector/launchers with four missiles each. The S-300PS/PM is similar but uses an upgraded 30N6 tracking-and-engagement radar with an integrated command post and has truck-mounted TELs.

If the battery was employed in an anti-ballistic-missile or anti-cruise-missile role, the 64N6 BIG BIRD E/F-band radar would also be included. It is capable of detecting ballistic missiles up to 1000km (1,000miles) away, travelling at up to 10000km/h, and cruise missiles up to 300km (200miles) away. It also employs electronic-beam steering and performs a scan once every twelve seconds.

The 36D6 TIN SHIELD radar can also be used to augment the S-300 system to provide earlier target detection than the FLAP LID radar allows. It can detect a missile-sized target flying at an altitude of at least 20km (10miles) away, at an altitude of 100m (300feet) at least 30km (20miles) away, and at high altitude up to 175km (109miles) away. In addition a 64N6 BIG BIRD E/F band target-acquisition radar can be used, which has a maximum detection range of 300km (200miles).

The S-300 FC Radar Flap Lid can be mounted on a standard pylon.

NATO reporting name ! Specialisation ! Target detection range ! style="width:5em;"
Simultaneously detected targets NATO frequency bandFirst used with Notes
36D6 TIN SHIELD – 180km-360kmkm (110miles-220mileskm) 120 E/F S-300P Industrial designation: ST-68UM
350 kW to 1.23 MW power
76N6 CLAM SHELL Low altitude detection I S-300P
76N6 CLAM SHELL Low altitude detection 120km (80miles) 180 I S-300PMU 1.4 kW FM continuous wave
64N6 BIG BIRD Regiment radar 300km (200miles) 300 C S-300PMU-1
96L6E CHEESE BOARDAll altitude detection 300 km 100 S-300PMU-1
9S15 BILL BOARD – 250km (160miles) 250 SS-300V
9S19 HIGH SCREEN Sector tracking 16 S-300V
MR-75 TOP STEER Naval 300 km D/E S-300F
MR-800 Voskhod TOP PAIR Naval 200km (100miles) C/D/E/F S-300F
NATO reporting name ! NATO frequency band ! Target detection range ! style="width:7em;"
Simultaneously tracked targets Simultaneously engaged targets First used with Notes
30N6 FLAP LID A I/J 4 4 S-300P
30N6E(1) FLAP LID B H-J 200km (100miles) 6 6 S-300PMU Phased array
30N6E2 FLAP LID B I/J 200 km 66S-300PMU-2
9S32-1 GRILL PAN Multi-band 140km-150kmkm (90miles-90mileskm) 6 6 S-300V
3R41 Volna TOP DOME I/J 100km (100miles) S-300F

Missiles

Missile specifications! GRAU index !! Year of initial production !! Range !! Maximum velocity !! Maximum target Speed !! Length !! Diameter !! Weight !! Warhead !! Guidance !! First used with
5V55K[37] 1975 47km (29miles) 2000m/s 1160m/s 7.25m (23.79feet) 514mm 1480kg (3,260lb) 130kg (290lb) S-300P
5V55R[38] 1981 75km (47miles) 2000m/s 1200m/s 7.25m (23.79feet) 514mm 1665kg (3,671lb) 130kg (290lb) S-300P
5V55KD after 1982 75- 1,900 m/s (4,250 mph) 1,150 m/s (2,572 mph) 7m (23feet) 450mm 1450kg (3,200lb) 133kg (293lb) Command S-300PT
5V55RUD Track-via-missile
5V55U 1992 150km (90miles)2,000 m/s (4,470 mph) 7m (23feet) 450mm 1470kg (3,240lb)133kg (293lb) S-300PT
48N6 1990 150km (90miles) 1900m/s 2800m/s 7.5m (24.6feet) 519mm 1799kg (3,966lb) 143kg (315lb) S-300PM
48N6P-01 1992 195km (121miles)2,000 m/s (4,470 mph) 2,800 m/s (6,415 mph) 7.5m (24.6feet) 519mm 1800kg (4,000lb)150kg (330lb) SAGG S-300PMU
9M82 13km-100kmkm (08miles-100mileskm)
30km (20miles) alt 		2600m/s 9.9m (32.5feet) 1215mm 4685kg (10,329lb) 150kg (330lb) Semi-active radar homing/Command S-300V
9M83 1985 6km-75kmkm (04miles-47mileskm)
25km (16miles) alt 		1700m/s 7.9m (25.9feet) 915mm 2290kg (5,050lb) 150kg (330lb) Semi-active radar homing/Command S-300V
9M83ME 1990 200km (100miles) S-300VM
9M96E1 1999 40km (30miles) 900 m/s[39] (2,010 mph) 4,800–5,000 m/s
(10,737–11,185 mph) 		330kg (730lb)24kg (53lb) S-300PMU
9M96E2 1999 120km (80miles)1,000 m/s (2,240 mph) 4,800–5,000 m/s
(10,737–11,185 mph) 		240mm 420kg (930lb) 24kg (53lb)Active radar homing S-300PMU
40N6 2018 400km (200miles) Active radar homing S-400

Means of camouflage and protection

Decoys – sometimes equipped with additional devices to simulate electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, optical, and radar - are used for imitating components of S-300 system.[40]

Additional means of masking are used, such as MKT-2, MKT-3 and Volchitsa-KR camouflage nets.

34Ya6E Gazetchik-E system might be used for protection against anti-radiation missiles.[41] A combined MAWS/decoy/aerosole/chaff system is claimed by the developer to have the 85% to 95% probability to defeat a single attacking HARM missile. SPN-30 and Pelena-1 radar jamming systems are also used against airborne radars.[42]

When using a prepared position for prolonged time, revetments might be used for TELs and additional equipment.[43]

Comparison with other systems

Official designation of unitS-300PMU[44] S-300PMU1[45] S-300PMU2 [46] S-300VM/S-300V4Patriot PAC-2Patriot PAC-3
Range of,
km		aerodynamic target5–90 5–150 3–200200 (400)[47] 3–160 15, at most 20[48] / 0.3–20[49]
ballistic targetsat most 35 at most 40 5–404020 15–45 (20)[50] possible max 50
Height defeat,
km		aerodynamic target0.025–27 0.01–27 0.01–270.025–30 /?–370.06–24 15
ballistic targets(?)(?) 2–251–303–12[51] 15(?). 15, possible max 20.
Maximum target speed, m/s1,150, at most 1,300 (for the escort 3000)at most 2,800 (for the escort 10000 km/h) at most 2,800 4,500 of ballistic targetsat most 2,200 at most 1,600
Maximum speed of the rocket complex, m/sat most 2,000 2000 1,900 2,600 and 1,700/7.5M or 9M (more 3000) and (?)1,700[52] (?) approximately 1,500
Number of simultaneously guided anti-aircraft missiles by one unitat most 12 at most 12 at most 72[53] at most 48at most 9
Number of simultaneously engaged targets by one unitat most 6 at most 6 at most 36at most 24[54] at most 9at most 9
Mass of a rocket, kg1,400–1,600 (?) 330–1,900 (?)900 312
Warhead weight, kg150 (?) 180[55] (?)91 74
Minimum time between missile launches, seconds3–5 3–5 3 (0 at start from differentCARRIERS MISSILES)1.5 (0 at start from different

CARRIERS MISSILES)

3–4 (1 at start from differentCARRIERS MISSILES)(?)
Set up time and clotting time of starting complex, minutes5 5 5515/30 15/30(?)
Means of transportationWheeled Wheeled Wheeled semi trailer semi trailer

Operational history

Russian officials have stated that the system has performed well in real-world exercises.[56] In 1991, 1992, and 1993, various versions of the S-300 destroyed ballistic missiles and other objects in exercises, with a high success rate (90% or more if 1 missile interceptor is used).[57] [58] [59]

In 1995, it was the first system to destroy a R-17 Elbrus Scud missile in the air.China is to test the S-300PMU2's effectiveness in destroying targets in real exercises. The planned targets include a UAV, a simulated strategic bomber, tactical missiles (range of the system to the point of interception and a height of), and pinpoint missiles. In April 2005, NATO held a combat exercise in France and Germany called Trial Hammer 05 to practice Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses missions. The Slovak Air Force brought an S-300PMU along, providing an opportunity for NATO to become familiar with the system.[60] [61]

Israel's purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighters was allegedly intended in part to nullify the threat of S-300 missiles that were, at the time the fighters were initially sought, part of a potential arms sale to Iran.[62]

In 2010, Russia announced that its military had deployed the S-300 systems in breakaway Abkhazia in 2008, leading to condemnation from the government of Georgia.[63]

Syria

See main article: Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war.

After a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 was shot down over Syria in November 2015, Russia deployed S-300 and S-400 systems to the region – some to the Khmeimim Air Base, some with the .[64]

On 17 September 2018, a Syrian S-200 system downed a Russian military plane, killing 15 Russian service members. Moscow accused Israel of indirectly causing this incident, and announced that to keep its troops safe, it would supply Syria with modern S-300 anti-missile rocket systems.[65] [66] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu objected to the move in a telephone call with Russian president Vladimir Putin, stating that the delivery of S-300 anti-missile rocket systems to "irresponsible players" would be dangerous for the region.[67]

In 2020, Syrian military officials criticized the S-300 air defense systems supplied by Russia, saying they failed to protect Syrian sites from Israeli strikes.[68] One official criticized the detection abilities of the system's radar.[69]

On 17 May 2022, Israel said that a Russian-operated S-300 missile system fired a missile at a F-16 operated by the IAF. If confirmed, it would be the first time Russian forces have fired on Israeli jets.[70] According to Channel 13 news, Russia fired 13 missiles at an Israeli F-16, but none of the jets were intercepted by the missile salvos.[71] [72] On 26 July, Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz confirmed the initial report of one missile being fired by a Russian-operated S-300 system. However, he downplayed the incident as a "one-off", further stating that "our jets weren't even in the area". As the missile had not locked on, it was no threat to Israeli jets. It still remains the first use of an S-300 against the Israeli Air Force.[73]

2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

See main article: 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

During the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the S-300 system took active part in an armed conflict for the first time, different versions being listed in the active inventory of both sides. The Armenian systems were initially deployed around Yerevan.On 29 September 2020, Azerbaijan reported that Armenia was moving its S-300 systems closer to the conflict zone,[74] and vowed their destruction.[75] On 30 September 2020, Azerbaijani Armed Forces claimed the destruction of an Armenian S-300 system without providing further details.[76] [77] The first alleged combat firing of the S-300 happened during the night between 1 and 2 October when the Armenian Ministry of Defense claimed that Armenian S-300s had downed three Azerbaijani drones (not missiles as initially claimed) bound for Yerevan.[78] [79]

On 17 October 2020, Azerbaijani Armed Forces claimed the destruction of two radar elements[80] that were part of an active Armenian S-300 SAM site being hit by a Bayraktar TB2 UCAV.[81] [82]

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine

See main article: 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

At the time of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Ukraine had around 100 active S-300 batteries with as many as 300 launchers inherited upon the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. By 8 April, the Russians had knocked out at least 21 of the S-300 launchers that outside analysts confirmed with photos or videos, with the actual total of destroyed launchers likely higher. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his message of 16 March to the U.S. Congress, had consequently asked specifically for help acquiring more of the long-range missiles. "You know what kind of defense systems we need: S-300 and other similar systems", Zelenskyy said.

The United States and its allies tried to figure out how to deliver S-300s to Ukraine. One plan was for Slovakia to transfer to Ukraine its single battery of S-300s, in exchange for the United States or some other country supplying Slovakia with a new air-defense system, such as the American-made Patriot. A few days after Zelenskyy asked for S-300s, Germany agreed to deploy some of its Patriots to Slovakia, as part of a NATO battlegroup.[83]

On 30 March, Prime Minister Eduard Heger of Slovakia told CNN that he supported sending some of his country's own S-300s to Ukraine "because this is the equipment that Ukraine needs the most". On 8 April, U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed that Slovakia had transferred a Soviet-era S-300 system to Ukraine and said that the U.S. would reposition an American Patriot missile system to Slovakia in return.[84] It appears that only one battery that was donated, which was a system that Slovakia inherited from the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.[85]

On 11 April, the Associated Press reported Russia's claims to have destroyed several air defense systems in Ukraine over the previous two days, indicating a renewed push to gain air superiority and take out weapons Kyiv described as crucial, ahead of a broad new Russian offensive in the east. Moscow claimed to have hit four S-300 missile launchers provided by a European country it did not name, but never showed any concrete evidence of that. Slovakia had given Ukraine such a system the previous week, but denied that it had been destroyed. Russia previously reported two strikes on similar systems in other places.

In early April, Iran also reportedly returned a large number of S-300 systems, for use against Ukraine, which it had purchased from Russia in 2007, along with a quantity of its own Iranian-made version, the Bavar-373, which has similar capabilities.[86] Iran Foreign Minister Amir Abdolhainnan refuted allegations of arms transfers to Russia in a call with Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.[87]

On 8 July, the governor of the Mykolaiv Oblast, Vitaly Kim, claimed that Russia had been using S-300 missiles in a land-attack role by fitting them with GPS guidance and that some 12 missiles were fired using such guidance.[88] On 30 September, The Wall Street Journal reported the claim of Kyrylo Tymoshenko, an adviser to President Zelenskyy, that 16 Russian S-300 missiles configured for ground-attack struck near Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 30 civilians and wounding 50 others.[89] Debris from S-300 missiles was found after having struck buildings in Kharkiv on 8 October. Analysts from McKenzie Intelligence Services and the Center for Strategic and International Studies said that these missiles were likely from Russian systems repurposed for ground attack due to the dwindling stock of more precise dedicated anti-surface missiles.[90]

Stationary surface targets do not necessarily require retrofitting, as the original design accommodates them – particularly those that emit radiation, such as radars, which S-300 missiles can target precisely with onboard radiation tracking. However, some of the reported surface-to-surface missile strikes by S-300 missiles may actually be instances of Ukrainian S-300s failing to intercept targets, and subsequently falling onto civilian areas on the ground. The most notable case of such unintentional strikes occurred on 15 November 2022, when a stray S-300 missile on a ballistic trajectory fell near the village of Przewodow in Poland, killing 2.[91] [92]

On 14 April 2023, Sloviansk was hit by seven S-300 missiles, which killed at least 11 people.[93] Russian S-300 strikes in Pokrovsk Raion on 6 January 2024 killed 11 and injured 8 according to local officials.[94]

On 10 June 2024, Ukrainian forces have launched an attack near Chornomorskiy in Crimea destroying S-300 missile launchers.[95]

Operators and other versions

The S-300 is mainly used in Eastern Europe and Asia, although sources are inconsistent about which countries possess the system.[96]

Former operators

Evaluation-only operators

Cancelled

See also

Gallery

S-300V

S-300P/PT/PS

S-300PMU2

References

Sources

External links

Notes and References

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