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New Russian S-500 ‘Prometheus’ can hit targets in space
2019-06-24
Will the Israelis spoof the S-500 as easily as they spoof the S-300?
[ALMASDARNEWS] The new Russian S-500 ’Prometheus’ air defense system has the capability to hit targets in outer space, the First Deputy General Director of the VKO Almaz-Antey, Sergei Druzin, told RIA Novosti this week.

According to Druzin, the S-500 can be used to combat "ballistic missiles of all types." He said the system is capable of "working outside the atmosphere where aerodynamic control is impossible."

The S-500 Prometheus is equipped with active phased antenna arrays that do not require transmitting devices. It can scan and analyze signals from a great distance. In addition, one antenna can create multiple rays. Beam control is carried out without turning the antenna. Furthermore, its phased antenna requires much less energy, and this is very important for homing missiles.

According to reports, the S-500 is capable of intercepting at a distance of 600 kilometers. Each type of target (aircraft, satellite, cruise or ballistic missiles) will be monitored by its own radar. Each will be destroyed by specialized means. The S-500 will be integrated with the other Russian missile defense systems: SPRN, A-235 Nudol, interceptor aircraft, S-400 and S-300.

Posted by:Fred

#3  "New Shimmer S-500! It's a floor wax, a dessert topping, and an air defense system!"
Posted by: Frank G   2019-06-24 09:54  

#2  active phased antenna arrays that do not require transmitting devices

Huh?
It's like they glued together everybody's functional wish list.
Posted by: Skidmark   2019-06-24 08:54  

#1  Aerodynamic control is not needed in space. Idiots.
Posted by: Dron66046   2019-06-24 07:13  

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