10/05/2025
The S-400 Triumf (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) is a Russian long-range air defense missile system developed by Almaz-Antey. It is considered one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world.
Key Features:
• Detection Range: Up to 600 km for surveillance.
• Engagement Range: Up to 400 km against aerial targets (depending on the missile used).
• Target Types: Aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles.
• Missiles Used: It can fire four different types of missiles with varying ranges—40 km, 120 km, 250 km, and 400 km.
• Simultaneous Engagements: Can engage up to 80 targets with guidance for 160 missiles.
Components:
• Radar systems: For target detection, tracking, and missile guidance.
• Command and control center.
• Launch vehicles: Each launcher can carry 4 missiles.
• Support and logistic vehicles.
Countries Using S-400:
• Russia (developer and main user)
• China
• India
• Turkey
• Some other countries have signed deals or expressed interest.
Strategic Importance:
• It poses a serious threat to enemy aircraft and has been a point of tension in international politics (e.g., U.S. sanctions on Turkey for purchasing it).
• It is known for its ability to detect and shoot down stealth aircraft and hypersonic targets.
