S-300PMU-2 Favourite (SA-20B) Russian Long-Range Air Defense Missile System
S-300PMU-2 Favourite
Russian Surface-to-Air Missile System
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Basic Information
Name
S-300PMU-2 Favourite (SA-20B) Russian Long-Range Air Defense Missile System
Designation
S-300PMU-2 Favourite
Alternate Designation
S-300PMU-2 Favourite; SA-20B
Equipment Type
Russian Surface-to-Air Missile System
Manufacturer
MZiK
Date of Introduction
1997
Description
The S-300PMU-2 or Favorit air defense missile system was developed especially for export. It evolved from the S-300PM-2, which was developed for the Russian Armed Forces. The S-300PMU-2 has the highest capabilities in the S-300P family. It was introduced in 1997. As of 2016, this system is 19 years old. The S-300PMU-2 is referred in the West as SA-20B Gargoyle. It uses a 30N6E1 (Tomb Stone) radar. This radar has a range of 300 km, can detect 100 targets, track and engage 36 of them and guide 72 missiles. It is worth noting that earlier radars of the S-300 family could simultaneously engage only 6 targets and guide 12 missiles. Unlike the previous S-300PMU-1, the S-300PMU-2 doesn't use the 36D6 (Tin Shield) and 76N6 (Clam Shell) radars. Instead, the system uses 96L6 all-altitude detector and acquisition radar. The 96L6 works in L-band. It has a 300 km range and very high resolution. The system can detect and track 100 targets. It identifies 4 target classes, including aircraft, helicopters, remotely piloted aerial vehicles, and missiles. It is claimed that this radar can also detect stealthy targets. The S-300PMU2 Favorit system is comprised of: * 83M6E2 command post (CP) * up to six 90Zh6E2 air defense missile complexes * 48N6E2 air defense missiles * technical support facilities. A battery of the S-300PMU-2 also includes the 30N6E2 X-band engagement radar, the 96L6E L-band acquisition radar, eight (maximum of twelve are supported ) 5P58TE/SE or 5T58-2 TELs with missiles a 54K6E2 or 55K6E command post, and a 22T6E2 missile loader. Also, battalions use one or two 64N6E2 S-band radars.
Ground Specifications
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
48N6E2 air defense missiles
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
650.0 km
Variants
Note
The S-300 Family has over 25 different variants.
System
Alternative Designation
S-300PMU-2 Favourite; SA-20B
Manufacturer
MZiK
Type
Russian Long-Range Air Defense Missile System
Family
S-300 Family
In Service
1997-Present
Chassis
MAZ-543 Special Wheeled Chassis
Crew
INA
Displacement Time
less than 5 minutes
Emplacement Time
less than 5 minutes
Number of Targets Engaged Simultaneously
6 ea
Reload Vehicle
5T58 reload vehicle
Note #1
Capable of hitting ballistic and aerodynamic targets. Became the first multi-channel anti-aircraft missile system, is able to accompany each system (ADMS) to 6 goals and build them up to 12 missiles.
Note #2
The S-300PMU2 Favorit can engage targets flying from 10 m to 27 km above the surface at a speed of up to 10,000 km/h. It is claimed that it has a kill ratio ranging from 0.8 to 0.93 against aircraft and from 0.8 to 0.98 against Tomahawk-class cruise missiles.
Dimensions (MAZ-543 Special Wheeled Chassis)
Length
11.7 m
Width
3.07 m
Height
2.92 m
Weight
15 tons
Ground Pressure
INA
Automotive (MAZ-543 Special Wheeled Chassis)
Engine Name
D12A-525 38.9-liter Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
525 hp
Cruising Range
650 km
Speed, Maximum Road
65 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Configuration
8x8
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
40 %
Vertical Step
0.6 m
Trench
2.0 m
Fording Depth
1.3 m
Communications
Note
See Fire Control.
Missile System
Note #1
This system is apparently capable against not just short range ballistic missiles, but now also medium range ballistic missiles.
Note #2
Against ballistic targets, such as theater ballistic missiles the S-300PMU-2 system uses the 48N6E2 missiles. Role of the 9M96E2 is to defeat more capable targets, like high speed re-entry vehicles in 35 km altitude, and ballistic missiles with a range of more than 2 000 km. The 9M96E is also capable of engaging cruise missiles, anti-radiation missiles, guided bombs and other precision guided munitions. The 48N6 missiles has single shot kill probability of 80% to 93% for an aerial target, 40% to 85% for cruise missiles and 50% to 77% for theater ballistic missiles. The 9M96 missiles has a single shot kill probability of 70% against Harpoon class missile and 90% against a manned aircraft.
Missile Launcher
Name
Like the S-300PMU-1, 12 TELs can be controlled, with any mix of 5P85SE2 self-propelled and 5P85TE2 trailer launchers.
Type
The missiles use "cold" vertical launch - before starting sue-tainer they launched from a container to height over 30 meters.
Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Capability
Yes
Note #1
The missiles can be fired in a salvo with an interval between 3 and 5 seconds.
Missile (Option 1)
Name
4 x 48N6E2 Missiles Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Type
Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Length
7.5 m
Diameter
0.5 m
Weight
1,800 kg
Warhead Weight
150 kg
Engine
Single-stage, solid-fuel-propelled
Guidance System
Track-via-missile
Maximum Range
200 km
Ballistic Missile Engagement
Yes, his missile is optimized to engage ballistic missiles.
Maximum Target Speed
Mach 8
Maximum Missile Speed
Mach 6
Maximum Altitude
10 m
Minimum Altitude
28 km
Basic Load
4 x 48N6E2 Missiles Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) per TEL
Missile (Option 2)
Name
4 x 9M96E1 Missile Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Type
Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Length
4.75 m
Diameter
0.24 m
Weight
330 kg
Warhead Weight
24 kg
Engine
Single-stage, solid-fuel-propelled
Guidance System
Active radar homing
Maximum Range
40 km
Maximum Altitude
20 km
Maximum Velocity
900 m/s
Maximum Target Speed
4,800–5,000 m/s
Probability of Kill
0.7 against a tactical ballistic missile
Basic Load
4 x 9M96E1 Missile Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) per TEL.
Missile (Option 3)
Name
4 x 9M96E2 Missile Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Type
Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Length
5.56 m
Diameter
0.24 m
Weight
420 kg
Warhead Weight
24 kg
Engine
Single-stage, solid-fuel-propelled
Guidance System
Active radar homing
Maximum Range
120 km
Maximum Altitude
35 km
Maximum Velocity
1,000 m/s
Maximum Target Speed
4,800–5,000 m/s
Probability of Kill
0.7 against a tactical ballistic missile
Basic Load
4 x 9M96E2 Missile Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM)
Fire Control
Command Post Vehicle
The 54K8 command-post vehicle has six operator positions. The command post can monitor data within a 300-km radius and can track 100 targets while controlling up to six interceptions. Two missiles can be launched against each target if required.
Fire Control Radar System Vehicle
Name
1 x 30N6E2 (Tomb Stone)
Type
Fire Control Radar
Computerized FCS
Yes
Direct Fire
Yes, no less than 1km
Indirect Fire
Yes
Fire Control Sensors
Yes
IADS Integration
INA
Maximum Detection Range
300 km
Missile Control
up to 72
Time to work
5 min
Number of Targets Detection
100 ea
Number of Targets to Track and Engage
36 ea
Maximum Elevation
+60 deg
Minimum Elevation
-3 deg
Azimuth Detection
360 deg
Maximum Target Speed
30 - 2,800 m/s
Air Surveillance Radar Vehicle
Name
1 x 64N6E2
Type
Long-range air surveillance radar
Maximum Detection Range
600 km
Band
S-Band
Jamming Resistance
Yes, The system has high resistance against jamming.
Note
It is the most capable radar of the S-300 missile system and has a key role of defeating ballistic missiles and electronic warfare aircraft.
Command Post Vehicle
Name
1 x 83M6E2 Command Post (CP)
Note
The 83M6E2 command post (CP) is intended for operational control of multichannel SAM system S-300 PMU, S-300 PMU1. S-300 PMU2, S-200DE and S-200VE and cooperation among SAM system groupings and with higher command. The 83M6E2 is a highly mobile automated control aid providing the above SAM systems with designation of targets including modem and future aircraft, cruise missiles, ballistic targets and other air attack means over the entire range of there practical employment, cooperation between SAM systems (also under intensive jamming conditions). To control the SAM systems, the 83M6E2 uses its own radar data and data received from the controlled SAM systems, as well as information derived from higher control aids, electronic reconnaissance troops and neighbouring SAM systems groupings.
All-Altitude Detector and Acquisition Radar Vehicle
Name
1 x 96L6
Type
All-Altitude Detector and Acquisition Radar
Band
L-Band
Maximum Range
300 km
Detect and Track Targets
100 ea
Target Class Identification
It identifies 4 target classes, including aircraft, helicopters, remotely piloted aerial vehicles, and missiles. It is claimed that this radar can also detect stealthy targets.
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Turret Armor
INA
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Camouflage Nets
Yes, Standard
Note
Protection. Additional elements of protection are the placement of components of C-300 in the trenches (practiced as placing on the hills for a better view and more rapid care of the horizon, and in the trenches for stealth and protection against fragments of explosions).
Image Sources
Notes
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Military_parade_in_Baku_on_an_Army_Day32.jpg; https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Troposcatter-Systems.html; https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2015/iran-is-interested-in-buying-russian-s-all-types-of-weapons-in-addition-to-s-300-air-defense-systems-tass-42611152;
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Radar Guided Missile Systems
Land > Air Defense > Radar Guided Missile Systems
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Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11.7 m
Width
3.07 m
Height
2.92 m
Weight
15000 kg
Operators (16)
Russia
China
Ukraine
India
Iran
North Korea
Belarus
Algeria
Armenia
Bulgaria
Egypt
Kazakhstan
Slovakia
Syria
Venezuela
Vietnam
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