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Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf vs Lockheed Martin THAAD

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Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf Wins 4/7
Lockheed Martin THAAD Wins 3/7
Performance
Max speed (Mach) (Mach) 14 Mach 8.24 Mach
Engagement range (km) 400 km 200 km
Engagement altitude (m) 30,000 m 150,000 m
Simultaneous targets 36 24
Firepower
Warhead (kg) 180 kg
Sensors & avionics
Radar range (km) 600 km 1,000 km
Program
Unit cost (USD) $500,000,000 $1,000,000,000
Operator countries 4 5

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The Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf has the lower public unit-cost figure at 500,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.

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