What is the S-500 missile system?
It is Russia's most advanced new generation surface-to-air missile system capable of intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM).
It can also target hypersonic cruise missiles and can intercept ballistic missiles within a range of 600kms. It can be deployed easily and has an airborne engagement range of 400-500km.
It can also target spacecraft including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
However, the S-500 is a much more sophisticated version that can target ballistic missiles from 600 kms away compared to just 60km by the S-400. Also, the fact that the S-500 can target hypersonic missiles gives it an edge over the American Patriot system.
The S-500 can also reportedly target B-2, F-22 and F-35 stealth aircraft.
The S-400 / S-500 are also designed to operate in any direction, whereas Patriot systems are limited to whatever direction they are set up. Some analysts have suggested many of the Patriot batteries deployed near the oil facilities in Saudi Arabia targeted may not have been looking in the right direction to deter the attack.
The S-400 / S-500 are also designed to operate in any direction, whereas Patriot systems are limited to whatever direction they are set up. Some analysts have suggested many of the Patriot batteries deployed near the oil facilities in Saudi Arabia may not have been looking in the right direction to deter the attack.
The S-400 / S-500 are also designed to operate in any direction, whereas Patriot systems are limited to whatever direction they are set up. Some analysts have suggested many of the Patriot batteries deployed near the oil facilities in Saudi Arabia may not have been looking in the right direction to deter the attack.
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