Russian S-500 air defense systems were called into question.

Despite the fact that in July of this year it became known about the start of serial production of the Russian S-500 "Prometey" air defense systems, specialists have these systems, effective target range of which is 600 kilometers., air defense and missile defense raised a lot of questions.

Users of foreign forums dedicated to military topics draw attention to the fact that, in reality, no specifics on Russian air defense / missile defense systems were presented.

“The Russians say these systems have already been successfully tested. It is said to be the longest-range air defense system in the world. The S-500 was not even shown. Does he even exist? "

“Why create a missile defense system spending billions of dollars on it if you could just upgrade C-400?”

Nevertheless, taking into account the data presented on the government procurement website, the Russian Prometheus really exist, and, obviously, will soon be in service with the Russian army, and the arguments of foreign experts are at least unfounded.

“C-500 is not just long-range missiles on the new platform. These are controls, radar, etc. These systems can track the flight of a ballistic missile from the launch point to the final flight point, and this is precisely their uniqueness. ”, - the expert Avia.pro marks.