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S-500 "Prometheus" will hit targets even high in space

The creator of the C-500 spoke about the work of the system in space.

The first deputy general director of the Almaz-Antey concern, Sergei Druzin, told RIA Novosti that the S-500 has expanded the range of targets. It can be used to combat "all types of ballistic missiles." Druzin clarified that this required an increase in the power of the radar and "create new missiles capable of operating outside the atmosphere, where aerodynamic control is impossible."

Prometheus is equipped with active phased antenna arrays that do not require transmitting devices. The scanning signal creates AFAR. She accepts and analyzes it. In addition, one antenna is capable of producing multiple beams. This provides support for several targets. Beams are steered without rotating the antenna. In addition, a phased antenna requires much less energy, which is very important for missile homing heads.

In open sources, you can find information that the Prometheus long-range air defense / missile defense system is capable of intercepting targets at a distance of 600 kilometers. In addition to the ability to destroy warheads of intercontinental ballistic missiles, the specialization of Prometheus will be the narrow specialization of individual blocks. 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 C-500 will be integrated with other missile defense systems: the anti-aircraft missile system, the Nudol A-235, interceptor planes, the C-400 and C-300 air defense systems.

 

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