Russian MP Alexei Zhuravlev explained that for every Tomahawk missile, there is the S-350 system, specifically designed for such threats. The Tomahawk is an American cruise missile, launched from sea, targeting up to 2,500 km away. Russia’s air defense systems are adept at intercepting these. Masterful in destroying both ballistic and cruise missiles, discover the capabilities of Russia’s primary defense systems: S-400, S-350, Pantsir-S1, S-300, and Tor.
The S-350 is a medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM), crafted to counter low-flying cruise missiles like the Tomahawk. Full deployment by 2025.
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Range: 1.5 to 120 kilometers
Altitude: 10 to 30 kilometers
Speed: 7,400 km/hr
Targets: 16 simultaneously, cruise/ballistic missiles, aircraft, drones
Missile: 9M96E2, weighing 420 kg, warhead 24 kg
Radar: 92N6E, 360-degree coverage, 400 km detection
Mobility: Truck-mounted, ready in 5 minutes
An upgrade to S-300, can tactically strike Tomahawks from 120 km away.
The S-400, Russia's most advanced long-range SAM, capable of neutralizing Tomahawks mid-air. In service since 2007, over 50 batteries by 2025.
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Range: 40 to 400 kilometers
Altitude: Up to 30 kilometers
Speed: 17,000 km/hr
Targets: 80 simultaneously, ballistic/cruise missiles, stealth aircraft
Missile: 40N6 (400 km), weighing 1,800 kg, warhead 180 kg
Radar: 91N6E, 600 km detection, stealth detection
Mobility: Truck-mounted, ready in 10 minutes
Can lock and destroy Tomahawks at 400 km distance.
The Pantsir-S1 combines gun and missile technology to thwart low-altitude missiles like Tomahawks. In use since 2008.
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Range: 1.2 to 20 kilometers
Altitude: 5 to 10,000 meters
Speed: 1,000 meters/second
Targets: 4 simultaneously, cruise missiles, drones
Missile: 57E6, weighing 90 kg, warhead 20 kg
Gun: 2A38M, 30mm, 5,000 rounds/minute
Radar: 1RS1, 36 km detection
Mobility: Truck-mounted, ready in 5 minutes
Can obliterate Tomahawks at close range with artillery.
The S-300 is Russia’s older long-range SAM, with upgraded variants countering Tomahawks. In service since the 1970s.
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Range: 90 to 200 kilometers
Altitude: 27 kilometers
Speed: 7160 km/hr
Targets: 6 simultaneously, cruise/ballistic missiles
Missile: 48N6, weighing 1,800 kg, warhead 145 kg
Radar: 64N6E, 300 km detection
Mobility: Truck-mounted
Neutralizes Tomahawks from 200 km distance.
The Tor-M2 is a short-range SAM, effectively targeting Tomahawks at proximity. In use since 2010.
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Range: 1 to 16 kilometers
Altitude: 10 kilometers
Speed: 2980 km/hr
Targets: 4 simultaneously, cruise missiles
Missile: 9M331, weighing 165 kg, warhead 15 kg
Radar: 2RL80, 32 km detection
Mobility: Track-mounted, ready in 3 minutes
Efficiently counters 1980s-era Tomahawks.
Russia’s air defense operates in 'layers': S-400 for long range, S-350 for medium, and Pantsir for short. They proficiently intercept Tomahawks at every juncture. Zhuravlev's assertions seem valid, though deployment in conflict is vital. Russia’s systems are among the world's strongest.
