The S-350E Vityaz (50R6) is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed and manufactured by Almaz-Antey Corporation, for the Russian defence. The dual defence missile system was unveiled at the MAKS 2013 Airshow held in Moscow in August 2013.
When will The S-350 Vityaz be delivered to the Russian Aerospace Forces?
Almost 150 launchers of the S-350 Vityaz air defense system will be delivered to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) by the end of 2027, the Russian Defense Ministry said. “Until the end of the current state armament program for 2018-2027, the industry must transfer 12 S-350 system divisions to the Air and Space Forces anti-aircraft missile forces.
What is the S-350E missile defense system?
As indicated in the specifications of the new system, the S-350E is designed to protect objects from the massive strikes of current and future air threats, including those made by “stealth” technology, as well as tactical and operational-tactical ballistic missiles.
What is first S-350 air defense system of Russia?
First S-350 air defense systems were reportedly delivered to the Russian military in 2019. Design of this air defense system is broadly similar to the South Korean KM-SAM Chun Koong. It is worth noting that Almaz-Antey participated in development of this South Korean SAM system.
What is 50R6 Vityaz missile system?
The 50R6 Vityaz missile system (Russian: ЗРК Витязь) or S-350E is a Russian medium-range surface-to-air missile system developed by GSKB Almaz-Antey. Its purpose is to replace the S-300PS and S-300PT-1A. The system design traces its roots from the joint South Korean/Russian KM-SAM project and uses the same 9M96 missile as the S-400 missile system.
How does the Vityaz work?
The vertical launcher of the Vityaz in combination with a powerful circular view multi-function radar allows the system to efficiently repel attacks from any direction, which distinguishes it from its competitors with inclined launchers (including the US air defense system Patriot).
