Russia stations state-of-the-art missile system in Syria after Turkey shot down its jet

December 27, 2015

The Indian Express:

Russia on Wednesday stationed one of its most advanced missile system in Syria’s Hmeymim airbase in Latakia.

The video reveals a closer look at the S-400 Triumf missile system that can destroy ballistic missiles within a range of up to 400 kilometres. Through its wide range of rockets and detection range of upto 600 km, the S-400 can shoot down tactical and strategic aircrafts. The missile system is so cutting edge that it can also hit low-flying targets at altitudes from five metres (16 ft) with a flying speed of up to 4.8 kilometres per second (17,280 kph)…

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