Prometey
Air Defence Systemconfirmed
The S-500 Prometheus, also known as 55R6M "Triumfator-M", is a Russian surface-to-air missile/anti-ballistic missile system supplementing the S-400 and the A-235 ABM missile system. The S-500 was developed by the Almaz-Antey Air Defence Concern. Initially planned to be in production by 2014, the first unit entered service in 2021 with the 15th Aerospace Army. Russia claims that the S-500 is capable of intercepting all types of modern hypersonic weapons, and has claimed to have successfully tested such capability. Russia is reportedly planning to deploy the S-500 alongside the planned S-550 missile system as part of its air defense network.
Specifications
| Type | Air Defence System |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Almaz-Antey |
| Introduced | 2021 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 600 km |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 13 | confirmed |
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