According to data published by the EurAsian Times, the Russian S-500 anti-aircraft system is capable of performing in
Referring to experts and domestic materialsThe media outlet reports that the S-500 air defense system, which is called the “F-35 killer,” will be capable of shooting down hypersonic missiles. Thus, the system will be equipped with a 40N6 guided missile to hit targets at a distance of up to 155 miles. According to the authors, the S-500 is an improved model of the S-400 air defense system, which is already armed with the Russian army.
Among other things, it is reported that the complex will be able to identify and attack up to 10 ballistic missile warheads, which, in turn, fly at a speed of more than 4 miles per second.
“Two-stage solid-propellant rocket 30feet will have the ability to fly at nine times the speed of sound, intercepting targets moving at Mach 15.6,” – the authors note.