Russia’s new generation missile system to enter service
July 13th, 2010 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANSMoscow, July 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia’s new generation S-500 air defence system will resolve the country’s missile defence gaps when it enters service, Air Force Commander-in-Chief Colonel General Alexander Zelin said Tuesday.
The S-500 is expected to have an extended range of up to 600 km and simultaneously engage up to 10 targets. The system will be capable of destroying hypersonic and ballistic targets.
“The S-500 air defense system is a system that will solve Russia’s missile defense problems,” Zelin said.
Answering a question about the S-500’s technical specifications, Zelin said: “I would not compare the S-500 with the US missile defence since they have different technical characteristics.”
He also added that two S-400 long-range missile defense systems would be delivered to the Far East by the end of 2010.
“We are planning to put two S-400s on combat duty at the Vostok strategic command,” Zelin said.
–IANS/RIA Novosti
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