The latest anti-aircraft systems, reflecting the latest achievements of China in the field of anti-missile technologies, were not even close to the S-500. If an export version of Prometheus appears, you need to buy it! This, in short, is the essence of the publication in the Chinese edition of Paper, where the author does not skimp on flattering assessments of the new Russian technology. The translation of the article is provided by the InoSMI portal.
S-500 is a comprehensive system of protection against various threats. The development of rocket technologies has led to the blurring of the border between air and outer space, their integration has become a trend in the development of aerospace defense. Creating an integrated protection system is an extremely complex process, since it is necessary to combine various types of target detection and destruction tools on one platform. We should not forget about the stealth goals, which are constantly progressing.
The creators of" Prometheus " managed both the first, and the second, and the third, writes military expert Lin Sen. The S-500 has a complex command and radar system that includes four types of radars, including the latest AFAR radar. Together, they make it possible to detect ballistic missiles - the main target of the Prometheus-at a distance of 2000 kilometers. The use of networks, data chains and other technologies protects radars from damage.
Another feature of the complex is an integrated modular structure that allows you to exchange information with both strategic systems such as SPRN and A-135 "Amur", and anti-aircraft systems of previous generations S-300 and S-400. The Prometheus arsenal includes specialized missiles for complex purposes - for example, the 77N6-H1 is designed to fight satellites in low orbits. A 40N6, 48N6 and 9M96 from the S-400 arsenal are capable of shooting down short-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and aircraft within the atmosphere.
Despite the obvious successes of Chinese technologies in the field of air defense-missile defense, the latest anti-aircraft systems of the Middle Kingdom: HQ-9B, HQ-22 and HQ-19-do not stand next to Prometheus. Therefore, if Russia releases an export version of the S-500 in the future, Beijing should think carefully about acquiring it, Lin Sen summarizes.
Anton Valagin
