Specifications, Analysis, and Advantages in Modern Battlefield

RUSSIA – The S-350 Vityaz air defense system, also known as the 50R6 Vityaz, is a Russian-made next-generation surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. Designed to replace the aging S-300PS system, the Vityaz offers significant improvements in capability, flexibility and effectiveness against a wide range of air threats.

The S-350 Vityaz Air Defense System is an advanced air defense system developed by Russia as part of their efforts to update and improve their air defense capabilities.

Following are the main specifications and features of the S-350 Vityaz Air Defense System:

S-350 Vityaz Technical Specifications

System Type:
– Medium-range air defense system.
– Replaces the S-300 system and works together with the S-400 and S-500 systems.

Missiles:
– Launcher: 12 missiles per launcher unit
– Missiles: 9M96, 9M96D, and 9M100

Range:
– 9M96: 1-40 km
– 9M96D: 1-120 km
– 9M100: 1-15 km

Height:
– 9M96: 0,01-20 km
– 9M96D: 0.01-30 km
– 9M100: 0,01-10 km

Speed: Max speed: Mach 15 (9M96 and 9M96D), Mach 2.5 (9M100)
Target: Aircraft, helicopters, drones, cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles

Radar:
50N6A search radar: Range up to 400 km
50N6A tracking radar: Range up to 200 km

Detection and Tracking Capabilities:
– Multifunctional radar with detection capability up to 400 km.
– Capable of tracking up to 100 targets at once.

Launch Vehicle:
– Each launch vehicle can carry up to 12 missiles.
– The launch vehicle is based on the BAZ-6909 chassis which has high mobility.

Targets That Can Be Addressed:
– Fighter aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and UAVs.
– Effective against low to medium altitude targets.