Alright
S-300 systems the Ukraine
has or will have by tomorrow.
Ukraine has operated the
S-300PMU which is a
2nd GEN improved model equivalent to the
SOVIET/Russian S-300PS/SA-10B and made available in 1989.
Russia and the Ukraine are the
only operators of this system.
Slovakia (
Not Slovenia as I earlier posted.) operate the more advanced
S-300PMU-1 the
big difference here is in the
radar tracking system. From
Ref. 2 ...
"The SA-10D, later redesignated
SA-20 Gargoyle, was subjected to what Russian sources describe as a
deep modernization with design changes to most key components of the system. The aim was to
improve its basic capabilities as a SAM, extend radar and engagement footprints, increase the level of automation in the system, and introduce an anti-ballistic missile capability against ballistic missiles with re-entry speeds of up to 2.8 km/sec. It is
intended to engage combat aircraft at all altitudes, cruise missiles and tactical ballistic missiles, making it an
equivalent to the PAC-1 and PAC-2 Patriot variants."
Operators of both systems from both refs:
The
S-300PMU is in service with
Russia and Ukraine. The
improved S-300PMU-1 has been
exported to China, Greece, Slovakia and Vietnam.
http://www.military-today.com/missiles/s300_pmu.htm
http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Grumb...mozTocId106894
(Missile weapons chart sorted by system near bottom above S-300P/S-400 tech data section.
ALSO NOTE SLOVAKIAN SYSTEM above Almaz S-300PMU / SA-10B/C Grumble B/C launcher system section.
So, Ukraine now operates both systems.
Regards,
Pat
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