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Russia Almaz-Antey
S-300V4
The latest tracked-chassis variant of the Russian Army's S-300V (Antey) air-defense family, distinct from the S-300P/S-400 series, optimized for theater ballistic-missile defense alongside aircraft and cruise-missile interception. It provides mobile, cross-country air cover for Russian ground formations.
In service since 2014 · 2 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
400
km range
30,000
m altitude
24
targets
350
km radar
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Limited · 2 operators
In service since 2014. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 7.5 Mach |
|---|---|
| Engagement range Maximum distance at which an air-defense system can intercept targets. Higher covers more airspace. | 400 km |
| Engagement altitude Maximum target altitude the system can reach. | 30,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets Number of targets the system can engage at once. Higher resists saturation attacks. | 24 |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 9M82M/9M83M interceptor family |
|---|---|
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 150 kg |
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Fragmentation |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Semi-active radar homing, Command guidance |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | 9S15M Obzor-3 surveillance radar |
|---|---|
| Radar range Published detection range against a typical fighter-sized target. Higher sees first. | 350 km |
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | Battery command network |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 2 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Almaz-Antey and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the engagement range of the Almaz-Antey S-300V4? +
The Almaz-Antey S-300V4 has a maximum engagement range of 400 km.
What is the main armament of the Almaz-Antey S-300V4? +
The Almaz-Antey S-300V4's primary weapon is the 9M82M/9M83M interceptor family.
What is the Almaz-Antey S-300V4 used for? +
The Almaz-Antey S-300V4 is a air defense system typically used for air defense.
How many countries operate the Almaz-Antey S-300V4? +
The Almaz-Antey S-300V4 is operated by 2 countries.
How much does the Almaz-Antey S-300V4 cost? +
Almaz-Antey S-300V4: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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