The system of air defense missiles S-400 was deployed in the territory of the Russian air base Hmeimim in Syria after the killing of Russian bomber Su-24 by Turkey.
The strengthening of the Russian air defense base was announced by Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, shortly after the tragedy, and in determining the Russian President Vladimir Putin, the S-400 were immediately transferred to the region.
Russian air defense systems, now positioned in Syria, guarantee protection 20-400 km distances, and 3-30 km altitude.
1. What is the S-400?
The S-400 Triumf is an anti-aircraft missile system of medium and large range of new generation. It is currently the mainstay of the Russian air defense system in Syria. The entire complex can be placed in full combat readiness only 5 to 10 minutes.
2. What is the range capability of Triumf?
The system can reach planes at a distance of up to 400 km; at a distance of up to 60 km, is capable of achieving tactical ballistic flying targets up to 4.8 km / s.
Considering the scope of action of the S-400, almost the entire sky of Syria, part of Turkey, Cyprus, the eastern Mediterranean and Israel will be under control.
3. Where did the S-400 to Syria?
The anti-aircraft missile system S-400 was transferred to Syria the Moscow region, where he was on combat alert giving coverage to the capital.
4. As Russia advocated its base in Syria before the introduction of S-400?
Before deploying S-400, the self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system Buk was the main "umbrella" protecting the Russian military air strikes enemies.
He is able to achieve aerial targets at an altitude of up to 25,000 meters. It is designed to destroy ballistic missiles as well as tactical and strategic aviation. The maximum radius of action varies between 3 and 40 km.
5. As Russia provides coverage to your base from the sea?
Soon after the incident with the Su-24 shot down, the guided missile cruiser "Moskva", equipped with anti-aircraft defense system Fort, approached the coast of Syria in the city of Latakia, and went on alert to ensure air defense of the Russian air base.
6. And what exactly does the naval version of the S-300?
Protects shorelines and aircraft ships carrying anti-ship missiles groupings, including cruise missiles capable of maneuvering at low altitudes. The maximum distance at which the Fort hits the target is 150 km, and maximum altitude of 30 km.
7. What other land defense resources Russia uses in Syria?
On land, the next line of defense to the territory of Hmeimim continues to receive coverage of air defense missile systems and Pantsir-S1 cannons.
The task of Pantsir consists of, with its guided missiles and cannon shells, defending the S-400 systems airstrikes great distance, as well as readiness to protect small facilities within the base - for example, resting places of the military.
8. As Turkey reacted to the deployment of S-400?
Turkey has decided to cease the flights of her military aircraft in Syria, where its pilots were acting within the international coalition against the Islamic state.
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