How the S-500 Missile System an F-35 and F-22 Killer?

Advanced features the S-500 is prized for include its very high degree of situational awareness with an 800km detection range against aircraft, its ability to intercept satellites and ICBMs, and its ability to network with older air defence systems such as the S-400 to maximise situational awareness.

The S-500 Prometey also known as 55R6M is a Russian hypersonic surface-to-air missile/anti-ballistic missile replacing the A-135 missile system currently in use, and supplementing the S-400. The S-500 was developed by the Almaz-Antey Air Defence Concern. Initially planned to be in production by 2014, the first unit entered service in 2021.

Where the preceding S-400 system which entered service from 2007 was designed with neutralisation of stealth targets in mind, in particular stealth fighters such as the newly inducted F-22 and upcoming F-35 of the U.S. Air Force, the S-500’s value against such targets had repeatedly been called to question.

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