C-500 (anti-aircraft missile system): characteristics

Almost every developed state nowadays possesses anti-aircraft defense complexes. These funds help to ensure a peaceful sky over the heads of citizens. Their goal is simple - to secure and minimize the risk of attacking the country from the air. There are many different types of protective equipment. They can be air, land, and ship. And they all have one task - to find the enemy first and to neutralize him.

Powerful protection

The main air shield of the state - this is how you can briefly describe the missile-zenith complexes of the modern type. They represent a combination of complex technical means and combat vehicles (objects) that can prevent air and space attacks of the enemy practically throughout the entire territory of the state. There are many different types of RZK, but the main one is the classification of the theater of military operations:

• Marine.
• Overland.

The Russian Federation is a huge country with great opportunities, soon it will have a S-500 antiaircraft missile system of the most modern type. It is capable of much. The United States as the main opponent of Russia also has its own modern complexes, one of which is the Patriot.

Today we will talk about how the S-500 missile system was created, what it is capable of, and also discuss recent tests. Let's start, perhaps, with the history of its appearance.

Modifications S-500

Modern anti-aircraft anti-aircraft missile system did not appear in an empty place. The first of its development began in Soviet times, when the Soviet Union was armed with the first C-200 - a long-range missile system. This version was developed in 1965 by the designer Grushin.

The second step on the way to modern developments was the S-300 complex - for the first time in the army of combat vehicles of the USSR it appeared in 1975, and still has its service in updated versions. The designer who designed the system is Efremov VP The main task of this system is the protection of huge industrial and administrative facilities. It is able to hit various types of targets - from ballistic to aerodynamic.

The third modification of the S-400 - "Triumphator" - a new-generation anti-aircraft missile system. He is able to detect and shoot down invisible aircraft, ballistic missiles , etc. It has been in service since 2007.

And, finally, the anti-aircraft system S-500. It was developed in 2012 and will go into service in 2015-2016. This complex will be the main means of protecting air defense in the Russian Federation.

Development of a modern anti-aircraft missile system

The initial stage of development of the fifth-generation air defense missile system was launched in 2010. It was then that the sketch preparation of the project began. In the summer of 2011, designers and engineers of the Almaz-Antey defense concern completed this work. The designers hoped to create a completely new complex capable of destroying low-orbit targets, as well as spacecraft. At the end of 2012, the S-500 (anti-aircraft missile system) was already assembled. Soon they released the first prototype, which received specially designed missiles, which are intended only for him. The S-500 air defense missile system has its own missiles - 40N6M, 77N6-N, 77N6-N1. Developing this system in strict secrecy, there was a hope to create the best in the world air defense complex. And after the past tests, the developers were able to safely say so.

Main goals

The S-500 missile system of the fifth generation fulfills three main tasks. These are:

• Protection.
• Interception.
• Destruction.

All these tasks are excellently performed by the complex. Let's look at each of the items and determine what it's aimed at:

- The complex is protected from guidance and radio detection systems, as well as from modern systems that create missiles and their hindrances. Thus, the enemy can not by any forces prevent the interception and destruction of his unit of combat. This point the developers paid special attention.

- The S-500 system is capable of intercepting any flying objects at a distance of up to 3,500 kilometers. The maximum target interception height is 50 km. For comparison: the complex "Patriot" is able to neutralize the target at an altitude of 24 kilometers. Taking into account this indicator, we see that the Russian system is twice as good.

- The complex should be able to destroy the most modern means of air attack. Our developers have managed to achieve incredible results. The S-500 air defense system is capable of bringing down low-orbit satellites, orbital platforms, hypersonic cruise missiles, aircraft and UAVs (over 5 mahs).

Features of the self-propelled S-500

The S-500 air defense system was developed using the latest technologies. It is multifunctional and is capable of destroying up to 40 enemy targets almost single-handedly. The radar system of the complex can simultaneously conduct 20 targets. The complex intercepts various air targets flying at a speed of over 7 kilometers per second. This is a pretty impressive result. At a distance of up to 600 km, the C-500 system can simultaneously hit up to 10 targets.

In order to launch the missile, the complex needs only 10 minutes (from the marching state to the full combat readiness). In this case, the surface on which the installation is located does not need to be even. Technical means and stability systems allow the C-500 to launch missiles at an angle of inclination of 30 degrees.

The system is equipped with super-power portable radars, which the world has not yet seen. They are able to detect targets at a distance of up to 1000 km with a minimum height of 5 meters and a maximum of 50 km. The land complex has high traffic and is fully adapted to the harsh climatic conditions of our country. Therefore, he is not afraid of cold, mud and unfavorable conditions of relief.

Technical characteristics of the complex

C-500 (the development characteristics are simply impressive) has a dry mass of 54 tons. The weight of the cargo in full combat readiness is 33 tons, and the tractor itself is 21 tons. The BAZ-69096 is equipped with five axles-all 10 wheels are leading. The front two axles are controlled. The power of the power unit is 550 horsepower. The fuel type is diesel. The maximum height of the curb is 1.7 meters. For the first time the mobile chassis of the BAZ-69096 was introduced in 2012 at a display of military equipment of the Russian Federation. This is the first mobile chassis for the SAM, which has a wheel formula of 10 by 10.

The S-500 is an anti-aircraft missile system, which has enormous potential and capabilities. The same opinion is held by the holders of higher ranks of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Since the system has not yet been fully adopted, the remaining technical characteristics of the machine remain classified and not subject to disclosure.

Tests of the newest air defense system

In the summer of 2014, the Russian armed forces tested the prototype SZ-500. According to preliminary data it became known that the newest Russian air defense system became the best in the world and bypassed its characteristics such complexes as "Patriot-3" and THAAD.

According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the tests were carried out very successfully, all the goals and tasks that were set were easily met. C-500, whose characteristics are still unknown, has become the best of all existing advanced air defense systems. Based on the conclusion of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, it can be concluded that our modern fifth-generation system, which will join the ranks of the army around mid-2017, will remain the best of its kind for at least 10-15 years.

S-500 - the newest SAM in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

At the moment, two different missile-antiaircraft complexes - S-300 and S-400 - guard the country's airspace. The first, despite the modification, already barely reaches the world standards. Soon after the S-500 armament, the S-300 missile system will be removed from the ranks of Russian military equipment. In the service will remain the systems of the fourth and fifth generation. Serial production of the latter is scheduled for 2017. The Ministry of Defense expects that the S-500 will become an irresistible frontier in the development of air defense of the other states of the world for at least two decades.

Russian S-500 (anti-aircraft missile system) will be the best of all air defense systems. Americans will continue to chase our technologies for a long time and try to get closer to the milestone set by Russian specialists.

Foreign analogue - "Patriot"

To date, there are two practically equal air defense systems in the world - the Russian Federation and the United States. In our country this is the S-400. American development is named "Patriot-3", it is the embodiment of perfection for today. There is no better system than this. The modern missile-antiaircraft complex is capable of destroying targets at an altitude of up to 24 kilometers and at a distance of up to 500 kilometers. The only drawback is the passability of this machine. Compared with Russian military vehicles, Patriot is not so powerful.

However, what the US will do after the release of our S-500, no one knows. Russia, having created a perfect system capable of destroying targets in space, challenges the Americans. Will the US be able to answer? Time will tell.

Conclusion

The development of the air defense sector of the Russian Federation is the main task of the Ministry of Defense of the country. Deputy Defense Minister Rogozin underlined the following: "Our country needs to be protected not only on the borders, but also in the air. Therefore, the creation of the S-500 complex is so necessary for the state - it will become a new air shield and will ensure a peaceful sky over the heads of citizens. "

It should be noted that more than 10 billion US dollars were allocated for the development of this complex. If the system does not justify itself, failure in this area will greatly affect the defense capacity of the country. Therefore, such attention is paid to the development of the fifth generation SAM.