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Missile ForcesRussia

S-300V (SA-12b Giant)

Long-range air defense missile systemFielded 1988Pending verification
Missile ForcesRUS
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System
TypeLong-range air defense missile system
Date of introduction1988
ProliferationAt least 7 countries
Crew3Med[1]
Emplacement time5 minMed[1]
Flight performance
EngineV-84Med[1]
Thrust / power840 hpMed[1]
Launcher9A85 GLADIATOR Launcher/Loader Vehicle (LLV)Med[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Fire control
RadioR-168 Akveduk, Russia’s fifth generation tactical radio systemMed[1]
Fire control / radar9S15 BILL BOARD Surveillance Radar system; Phased-Array Surveillance Radar system; 9S19 HIGH SCREEN Sector Radar system; 9S32 GRILL PAN Guidance Radar system; Parabolic dish target-illumination radar on telescoping mast on missile launch vehicleMed[1]
Guidanceinertial guidance with semi-active terminal homingMed[1]
Variants
SA-12a GladiatorThe S-300V with a 9M83 SA-12a GLADIATOR missile 9A93 SA-12a GLADIATOR TELAR[1]
S-300VMS-300VM is an upgraded version of the S-300V. It seems that it is also called S-300V3. Western reporting name for this system is SA-23 Gladiator/Giant. It has new command post vehicle and new radars.[1]
Antey 2500Antey 2500 an export version of the S-300VM. It can engage up to 24 aircraft or up to 16 ballistic missiles simultaneously. This system can engage ballistic missiles at a range of 250 km and aircraft at a range of 200 km.[1]
S-300V4S-300V4 improved version. It seems that this system is also called S-300VMD. It has a range of 300 km. Russian armed forces issued production order for this air defense system. Deliveries commenced in 2014.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
9A82 SA-12b GIANT TELARTELAR
Med[1]
Type
TELAR
9M82 SA-12b GIANT missileSemi-Active Radar Homing Missile
Med[1]
Quantity
carries only two 9M82 SA-12b GIANT missiles
Type
Semi-Active Radar Homing Missile
Guidance
Semi-Active Radar Homing Missile
Warhead
HE fragmentation
Warhead weight
150 kg
Speed
2,400 m/s, Mach 8.00
Length
8.5 m
9A85 GLADIATOR Launcher/Loader Vehicle (LLV)Armament
Med[1]
Quantity
carries only two 9M82 SA-12b GIANT missiles
9S457 Command Station (Command Post Vehicle)Armament
Med[1]
Summary

The S-300V air defense missile system was developed to engage short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, strategic and tactical aircraft, as well as early warning and electronic warfare aircraft. It was designed to counter the threat posed by Lance and Pershing ballistic missiles.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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BulgariaChinaEgyptIranRussiaSyriaUkraine
Sources
  1. S-300V (SA-12b Giant) Russian Long-Range Air Defense Missile System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
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  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import