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S-400 Triumf Air Defense System

Brand: Almaz-Antey Concern
Category: Defense Systems
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Maximum Range 400 km
Maximum Altitude 30 km
Radar Detection Range 600 km
Missile Speed Mach 14

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Full Specifications

1. General Information

System Name	S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler)
Manufacturer	Almaz-Antey Concern
Country of Origin	Russia
Type / Role	Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
In Service	Yes
Year Introduced	2007
Unit Cost	USD 500 Million (Estimated per Battery)

2. Performance & Capabilities

Maximum Engagement Range	400 km
Maximum Engagement Altitude	30 km
Target Types	Aircraft, Cruise Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, UAVs
Interception Probability	80–90% (depending on target type)
Reaction Time	10 seconds
Radar Detection Range	Up to 600 km

3. Missile Specifications

Missile Type	48N6DM / 40N6E / 9M96E2
Missile Length	7.5 m
Missile Weight	1,800–1,900 kg
Warhead Type	HE-Fragmentation / Proximity Fuse
Warhead Weight	150 kg
Speed	Up to Mach 14

4. Radar & Fire Control

Radar Type	Phased Array / AESA
Radar Name	91N6E Big Bird / 92N6 Grave Stone
Detection Range	600 km
Tracking Capacity	300 Targets
Guidance System	Inertial + Active / Semi-Active Homing
Fire Control System	Automated Command Post 55K6E

5. Launcher & Mobility

Launcher Type	Mobile / Truck-Mounted
No. of Missiles per Launcher	4
Reload Time	30–60 minutes
Mobility Platform	BAZ-64022 / MAZ-7910 8×8 Trucks
Crew Required	3–5 personnel

6. Communication & Control

Control Type	Polyana-D4M1 Integrated C2
Data Link Range	Encrypted Data Links / Fiber / Radio
Navigation	Yes (Multi-Layer Integration)
Ground Control Station	Autonomous / Networked

7. Operational Use

Primary Operator	Russia, China, India, Turkey
Combat Proven	Limited (Operational Readiness Confirmed)
Conflict History	Syrian Air Defense Network
Notable Feature	Multi-missile, multi-target defense capability

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10
Combat Effectiveness 8 / 10

PROS

Exceptional long-range engagement (up to 400 km)
Multi-missile system for layered defense
High-speed interception up to Mach 14
Advanced radar with 600 km detection range
Proven integration into national defense networks

CONS

High procurement and maintenance cost
Complex training and logistics
Limited interoperability with Western systems
Vulnerable to advanced electronic warfare
Export subject to U.S. sanctions and restrictions

S-400 Triumf: Russia’s Long-Range Air Defense Powerhouse

Developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey, the S-400 Triumf (NATO codename: SA-21 Growler) stands as one of the world’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. Introduced into Russian service in 2007, the S-400 was designed to counter a full spectrum of aerial threats—including stealth aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles, and even intermediate-range ballistic missiles. It forms the backbone of Russia’s integrated air defense network, complementing systems like the S-300 and S-500.

Design and Capabilities

The S-400 integrates a sophisticated multi-layered defense concept. It can deploy up to four different missile types, with ranges from 40 km to 400 km, allowing engagement of targets at various altitudes and distances. The system’s radar suite, notably the 91N6E Big Bird radar, can detect targets at up to 600 km, tracking up to 300 aerial objects simultaneously.

Each S-400 battery comprises a command post, radar unit, and up to 12 truck-mounted launchers, each carrying four missiles. The 48N6DM and 40N6E missiles reach speeds exceeding Mach 14, enabling rapid engagement of fast-moving targets.

Operational flexibility is a hallmark of the S-400—it can operate autonomously or integrate with broader air defense networks. The system has been exported to nations such as China, India, and Turkey, despite ongoing geopolitical scrutiny and U.S. sanctions under CAATSA.

Operational Role

The S-400 provides strategic area defense for critical assets like cities, airbases, and command centers. Its combination of range, precision, and electronic counter-countermeasure (ECCM) capabilities makes it a formidable deterrent against modern air threats.

S-400 Triumf Price in United State

The S-400 Triumf, Russia’s long-range surface-to-air missile defense system, is estimated to cost around USD 500 million per battery in the United States market equivalent. This price includes radar units, command vehicles, launchers, and multiple missile types such as the 48N6DM and 40N6E. Although the S-400 is not available for U.S. purchase due to export restrictions and sanctions, its estimated cost reflects the system’s advanced capabilities, cutting-edge radar technology, and multi-layered missile defense architecture comparable to Western counterparts like the Patriot PAC-3.

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