The Russian S-300 and S-400 Missile Systems Spiral-Bound | February 14, 2023

Few modern missile systems have received as much press attention as the mysterious Russian S-300 and S-400 air defense systems. Recent wars and conflicts, especially those in the Middle East, have frequently mentioned their role and there have been numerous headlines about Turkey breaking ranks from NATO to buy examples of the weapon.
In this book, expert Steve Zaloga, uses his in-depth knowledge of the systems gained from close collaboration with the design bureaus involved in their production, to assess them in detail. He explains that the S-300 is, in fact, two systems: the S-300P (SA-10 Grumble), designed as a replacement for the older Soviet strategic SAM systems and used in the defense of major Soviet cities, and the S-300V (SA-12 Gladiator/Giant) which was developed for army use to defend against the threat of the Pershing ballistic missile. The S-300P was, in many respects, the Soviet equivalent of the US Army Patriot missile system while the S-300V was equivalent to the US Army THAAD. He considers the new generation S-400 system and its strategic importance for Russia, which exports it both to support allies and weaken NATO interoperability links, and assesses the latest S-500 system designed to counter ballistic missiles and hypersonic cruise missiles.
Packed with detailed colour artwork and photos, this book considers the considerable evolution of the S-300 system over the past three decades and its effect on conflicts worldwide.