An expert account of the development, role, and capabilities of the S-300 and S-400 air defence missile systems, key strategic weapons in Putin's Russia. Few modern missile systems have had such significance as the S-300 family. Highly regarded technically, Russia's most powerful air-defense systems have been a major strategic asset to the country, exported to major powers around the world, and are a key weapon in many international hotspots and in recent wars. In this book, professional missile systems analyst Steve Zaloga uses his specialist knowledge to assess and analyse them in detail. He explains that the S-300 is, in fact, three systems: the S-300P, designed as a replacement for older Soviet strategic SAM systems, the S-300V, developed to defend against Pershing ballistic missiles, and the S-300F, designed for ship defense. He also considers the supplementary S-350 system and the new-generation S-400 system, deployed in Syria and sold to both China and Turkey. An assessment of the latest S-500 system, designed to counter ballistic missiles and hypersonic cruise missiles, is also provided. Packed with detailed colour artwork and new photos, this book explains the considerable evolution of the S-300 family, perhaps the world's most famous strategic SAM, over the last three decades.

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 52. Chapters: Cold War surface-to-air missiles of the Soviet Union, S-300, Buk missile system, Strela 2, S-75 Dvina, 2K12 Kub, Tor missile system, 9K22 Tunguska, S-125 Neva/Pechora, 9K31 Strela-1, 9K35 Strela-10, 9K38 Igla, 9K33 Osa, S-200 Angara/Vega/Dubna, 2K11 Krug, S-25 Berkut, ABM-1 Galosh, 9K34 Strela-3, Kashtan CIWS, M-11 Shtorm, 53T6, A-35 anti-ballistic missile system, 18D, 17D. Excerpt: The S-300 is a series of Russian long range surface-to-air missile systems produced by NPO Almaz, all based on the initial S-300P version. The S-300 system was developed to defend against aircraft and cruise missiles for the Soviet Air Defence Forces. Subsequent variations were developed to intercept ballistic missiles. The S-300 was jointly produced by Almaz with Samsung Group of South Korea since 1993. The S-300 system was first deployed by the Soviet Union in 1979, designed for the air defense of large industrial and administrative facilities, military bases, and control of airspace against enemy strike aircraft. The project-managing developer of the S-300 is Russian Almaz corporation (government owned, aka "KB-1") which is currently a part of "Almaz-Antei" Air Defense Concern. S-300 uses missiles developed by MKB "Fakel" design bureau (a separate government corporation, aka "OKB-2"). The S-300 is regarded as one of the most potent anti-aircraft missile systems currently fielded. Its radars have the ability to simultaneously track up to 100 targets while engaging up to 12. S-300 deployment time is five minutes. The S-300 missiles are sealed rounds and require no maintenance over their lifetime. An evolved version of the S-300 system is the S-400 (NATO reporting name SA-21), entering limited service in 2004. Numerous versions have since emerged with different missiles, improved radars, better resistance to countermeasures, longer...

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 25. Chapters: S-300, HQ-61, QW-1 Vanguard, PL-12, TY-90, FN-6, HQ-9, LY-60 / FD-60 / PL10, HN-5, HQ-7, PL-8, PL-9, QW-2 Vanguard 2, KS-1, TA580/TAS5380, HQ-2J. Excerpt: The S-300 is a series of Russian long range surface-to-air missile systems produced by NPO Almaz, all based on the initial S-300P version. The S-300 system was developed to defend against aircraft and cruise missiles for the Soviet Air Defence Forces. Subsequent variations were developed to intercept ballistic missiles. The S-300 was jointly produced by Almaz with Samsung Group of South Korea since 1993. The S-300 system was first deployed by the Soviet Union in 1979, designed for the air defense of large industrial and administrative facilities, military bases, and control of airspace against enemy strike aircraft. The project-managing developer of the S-300 is Russian Almaz corporation (government owned, aka "KB-1") which is currently a part of "Almaz-Antei" Air Defense Concern. S-300 uses missiles developed by MKB "Fakel" design bureau (a separate government corporation, aka "OKB-2"). The S-300 is regarded as one of the most potent anti-aircraft missile systems currently fielded. Its radars have the ability to simultaneously track up to 100 targets while engaging up to 12. S-300 deployment time is five minutes. The S-300 missiles are sealed rounds and require no maintenance over their lifetime. An evolved version of the S-300 system is the S-400 (NATO reporting name SA-21), entering limited service in 2004. Numerous versions have since emerged with different missiles, improved radars, better resistance to countermeasures, longer range and better capability against short-range ballistic missiles or targets flying at very low altitude. There are currently three main variations. Two S-300-PM missile TEL and a 'Flap Lid' radarThe S-300P (transliterated from...

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 80. Chapters: Air-to-air missiles of Russia, Air-to-surface missiles of Russia, Anti-radiation missiles of Russia, Anti-ship missiles of Russia, Anti-tank missiles of Russia, Ballistic missiles of Russia, Cruise missiles of Russia, Russian Air Force guided missiles, Russian Navy guided missiles, Strategic Rocket Forces guided missiles, Surface-to-air missiles of Russia, S-300, Buk missile system, Tor missile system, 9K22 Tunguska, S-400, R-36, Pantsir-S1, 9K720 Iskander, Kh-31, RT-2PM Topol, 9K38 Igla, R-77, 9M133 Kornet, Novator K-100, RT-2UTTKh Topol M, Vertikal, R-60, R-12 Dvina, Kh-25, Kh-29, R-27, R-7 Semyorka, Kh-28, 9K121 Vikhr, Kh-59, RS-24, ABM-1 Galosh, R-33, MA-31, 9M123 Khrizantema, RT-23 Molodets, Kh-58, 9M113 Konkurs, Kh-35, R-73, Kashtan CIWS, R-9 Desna, 9K115 Metis, P-120 Malakhit, S-300VM, R-37, SS-N-22, R-40, 9K115-2 Metis-M, Kh-15, UR-100N, R-29 Vysota, R-16, 9M119 Svir, P-70 Ametist, A-135 anti-ballistic missile system, 9M120 Ataka-V, S-500, K-5, P-500 Bazalt, 9M117 Bastion, MR-UR-100 Sotka, R-29RMU Sineva, UR-200, Hermes, R-29RM Shtil, RT-21 Temp 2S, K-9, 53T6, A-35 anti-ballistic missile system, RT-20, 9K118 Sheksna, Club K. Excerpt: The S-300 is a series of Russian long range surface-to-air missile systems produced by NPO Almaz, all based on the initial S-300P version. The S-300 system was developed to defend against aircraft and cruise missiles for the Soviet Air Defence Forces. Subsequent variations were developed to intercept ballistic missiles. The S-300 was jointly produced by Almaz with Samsung Group of South Korea since 1993. The S-300 system was first deployed by the Soviet Union in 1979, designed for the air defense of large industrial and administrative facilities, military bases, and control of airspace against enemy strike aircraft. The project-managing developer of the S-300 is Russian Almaz...

The story of one of the most successful air defense missile systems in history and eyewitness accounts from those who fought with and against this system. Perhaps no weapon ever produced had so many historical impacts in modern warfare, such as surface-to-air missiles produced in the Soviet Union. Originally designed to provide defense of the Soviet Union from attacks by American bombers during the Cold War, the first Soviet surface-to-air missiles decisively influenced the sequence of events, when they shot down the American U-2 reconnaissance airplanes over the USSR and Cuba. Soviet surface-to-air missiles were delivered to North Vietnam and played a significant role in the defense of North Vietnam inflicting a heavy toll upon US forces. A new generation of a mobile surface-to-air missiles during the October War of 1973 was a big surprise for the Israeli air force, which suffered considerable losses from these missiles. To this day, surface-to-air missiles manufactured in the Soviet Union and Russia are the backbone of the air defense for many countries. It is not surprising that a large number of surface-to-air missiles are still in use today, including the 2K12 Kub-M (SA6-6 Gainful) self-propelled missile system. Sergei Korolev conducted the first Soviet experiments with surface-to-air missiles before the outbreak of World War II. However, his further work on these experiments was cut short, due to the purges which brought Korolev to a gulag, under the accusation that he was undermining the Soviet government. During the war, the Red Army used unguided rockets nicknamed 'Katyusha' (officially designated as BM-13 Guards Mortar). One of the experiments with 'Katyusha' rockets was as barrage anti-aircraft missiles. After the great victory in World War II, Stalin ordered the German designers to be released and to form mixed teams for the production of ground-to-air missiles based on German technology, headed by Soviet designers. Soviet designer Isaiev led a team to develop a Soviet liquid-fueled rocket motor whose technology was based on the Germ

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 49. Chapters: Anti-ballistic missile, MIM-104 Patriot, Arrow, S-300, Indian Ballistic Missile Defense Program, S-400, RIM-161 Standard Missile 3, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, Aster, Safeguard Program, ABM-1 Galosh, S-300VM, Sprint, Kinetic Energy Interceptor, LIM-49 Spartan, Multiple Kill Vehicle, A-135 anti-ballistic missile system, S-500, RBS 23, Swordfish Long Range Tracking Radar, Cat House radar, 53T6, A-35 anti-ballistic missile system, Lightweight Exo-Atmospheric Projectile, TA580/TAS5380.

The Scud missile was developed as the centerpiece of Soviet plans to fight nuclear war in the heart of Europe. However, it was never used in its intended role and has instead become a symbol of the changing nature of warfare in the aftermath of the Cold War. Saddam Hussein's Iraqi armed forces were almost helpless in the face of the Coalition forces in the 1991 Gulf War; the only weapon that Iraq could use to injure the Coalition forces was its arsenal of Scud missiles. This book explores the development and variants of the missile and its launch systems, its proliferation outside of the West, and its role in conflicts around the world.