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S-400 Triumf

Missile Systemconfirmed

S-400 Triumf

The S-400 Triumf is an advanced long-range surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles at ranges up to 400 km and altitudes up to 30 km. Widely considered the world's most capable operational SAM system.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginRussia
ManufacturerAlmaz-Antey
Introduced2007
StatusIn service
Range400
Speed17,000

History

Developed as successor to S-300. Entered Russian service 2007. Exported to China, India, and Turkey (causing NATO concern). The U.S. imposed CAATSA sanctions on Turkey for the purchase.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China—
Russia—
India5 regiment sets ordered (deliveries ongoing)confirmed
Turkey—confirmed
GermanyLong-range SAMconfirmed

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