Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf vs MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30)
Full specs: Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30)
Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf and MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30) are both air defense system, compared here on public specifications. The Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf leads on engagement range (400 vs 120 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 14 Mach ✓ | 4.5 Mach |
| Engagement range (km) | 400 km ✓ | 120 km |
| Engagement altitude (m) | 30,000 m ✓ | 20,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets | 36 ✓ | 10 |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 180 kg ✓ | 15 kg |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | 600 km ✓ | 140 km |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $500,000,000 | $400,000,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 4 ✓ | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer engagement range? +
The Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf has the longest engagement range at 400 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30) has the lower public unit-cost figure at 400,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf has the higher max speed (mach) at 14 Mach.
Which has the higher simultaneous targets? +
The Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf has the higher simultaneous targets at 36.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf has the higher warhead at 180 kg.
Which has the higher engagement altitude? +
The Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf has the higher engagement altitude at 30,000 m.
Is the Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf better than the MBDA SAMP/T (Aster 30)? +
On the public specs we track, the Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf leads on 5 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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