S-500 Prometey (55R6M Triumfator-M)

History

The S-500 "Prometey" (55R6M "Triumfator-M") anti-aircraft missile system is the latest long-range air defense system available from the Russian standard military industry get. Developed by defense contractor Almaz-Antey, the mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system has a range of between 300 and 400 miles and is capable of dealing with a wider range of airborne threats at extreme ranges.

It is a complementary design to the existing, operational S-400 "Triumf" (SA-21 "Growler") long-range wheeled weapon system currently in circulation with Russian allies (i.e. China and Turkey), and its intended successor It's the older S-300 (SA-10 "Grumble") system from the late Cold War.

Work on the new model was recorded in the second half of the 2000s, with the production phase tentatively scheduled for 2014. Delivery is scheduled for 2017. However, delays in the complex missile program ultimately pushed its entry into the next decade.

In addition to its inherent ability to search, track and strike aircraft/air targets from a distance, the S-500 system has anti-ballistic missile capabilities and is said to be able to repel hypersonic weapons.

The S-500 designation covers the complete weapon system, which includes various components in addition to the wheeled missile carrier, but also the critical radar unit. The launch vehicle is a 77P6 10x10 truck with four large rockets mounted on its rear.

These include the 55K6MA and 85Zh6-2 Command Post (CP) sections, as well as the 91N6A(M) Battle Management Radar (BMR) mounted on the 8x8 vehicle chassis. Also installed are 96L6-TsP acquisition radar units (on 10x10 military trucks), 76T6 multi-mode engagement radar units (on 8x8 trucks) and 77T6 engagement radars (on 10x10 wheeled trucks).

Together, these components form a robust S-500 suite that provides critical air defense/air deterrence for critical installations and areas.

Heading into mid-2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin himself commented that the year-long S-500 missile program was nearing completion and hinted that it should enter service in 2021 or 2022. As a land-based variant, the S-500 will also be developed as a carrier-based anti-aircraft missile platform for the Russian Navy.

This version should follow.

Specification

Base

Year of Service

2020

Origins

Russia

Status

Under development

Program is running.

Crew

14

Production

10

Manufacturer

Almaz-Antey Russia

Carrier

Russia (expected); Turkey (possible)

Roles

Air Defense/Airspace Denial

The base model or variants can be used to search, track and neutralize aerial elements at a distance.

Notable Features

NBC Protection

Crew are protected (standard or optional) by nuclear biological and chemical agents to improve survivability in contaminated areas.

Night Vision

Night vision equipment is available to the crew to allow operation in low light conditions or at night.

Available for air defense/air defense

The system will receive an air defense component to protect itself from low-flying threats from afar.

Power and Performance

Engine:

77P6 launcher: 1 turbo diesel engine driving a 10x10 wheel assembly (based on BAZ-69096 truck model).

Area

372. 8 miles

(600.0 km)

Weapons

4 long-range surface-to-air missiles (SAM).

AMMOTION

4 long-range surface-to-air missiles (SAM).

Variant

S-500 "Prometey" - Name of the base series. 55R6M "Triumfator-M" - Gray code. 77P6 - Component for a 10x10 transmitter. 55K6MA Wheeled 6x6 Command Post Assembly. 85Zh6-2 - 6x6 wheeled command post assembly. 96L6-TsP - Acquisition Radar Kit. 76T6 Wheeled 8x8 Multimode Engagement Radar Assembly. 77T6 10x10 Wheeled ABM Engagement Radar Assembly.