TASS:
The S-300V4 anti-aircraft missile defense system, which has been supplied to the Russian troops since the end of 2014, will be equipped with three types of hypersonic missiles, a representative of Russia’s air defense weapons’ manufacturer – Almaz-Antey Concern, told reporters on Friday at the Army 2016 Forum.
“The versatility of the S-300V4 system, according to the ‘efficiency – cost’ criterion, is achieved by using of three types of missiles – all SAM (surface-to-air missiles) in it – solid fuel, two-stage, hypersonic, maximally unified with each other”, he said.
The company spokesman said that the S-300V4 system will be able to use the 9M83M small missile, the large 9M82MD and intermediate 9M82M missile with the range of up to 200 km. According to him, the 9M82MD missile is designed to intercept aerodynamic targets within the range of 400 km, as well as the main types of ballistic targets, including the warheads of medium-range ballistic missiles flying at a speed of up to 4,500 meters per second
