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{{Short description|Series of Soviet surface-to-air missile systems}}
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{{Infobox weapon
| name               = S-300 family<br />{{small|[[NATO reporting name]]:<br/>SA-10 Grumble, SA-12 Giant/Gladiator, SA-20 Gargoyle, SA-N-6 Grumble, SA-N-20 Gargoyle}}
| image              = S-300 - 2009 Moscow Victory Day Parade (2).jpg
| image_size         = 300
| caption            = [[Transporter erector launcher|TEL]] component of an S-300 air defense system at the [[2009 Moscow Victory Day Parade]] rehearsal, [[Red Square]], 28 April 2009
| origin             = [[Soviet Union]]
| type               = Long-range [[Surface-to-air missile|surface-to-air]] and [[anti-ballistic missile]] system
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<!-- Service history -->| service            = 1978–present
| used_by            = See list of [[S-300 (missile)#Operators and other versions|operators]]
| wars               = {{Tree list}}
*[[Syrian Civil War]]
*[[Second Nagorno-Karabakh War]]
*[[Russo-Ukrainian War]]
**[[Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
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<!-- Production history -->| designer           = [[Almaz-Antey]]:
: [[NPO Almaz]] (lead designer)
: [[Tikhomirov Scientific Research Institute of Instrument Design|NIIP]] (radars)
: [[MKB Fakel]] (missile designer for S-300P series)
: [[NPO Novator]] (missile designer for S-300V series)
: [[MNIIRE Altair]] (Naval version designer)
| design_date        = 1967–2005<ref name="Janes-SA-10" />
| manufacturer       = [[MZiK]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 August 2008 |title=Big Russian flotilla led by Admiral Kuznetsov carrier heads for Syrian port |work=[[DEBKAfile]] |url=http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=5526 |url-status=dead |access-date=22 August 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080823171949/http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=5526 |archive-date=23 August 2008}}</ref>
| unit_cost          = '''Export cost:''' US$120–150&nbsp;million (FY 2010) for a battery<ref>{{Cite news |last=Solovyov |first=Dmitry |date=2 April 2010 |title=China buys air defense systems from Russia |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/world/china-buys-air-defense-systems-from-russia-idUSTRE6310WG/ |publisher=[[Reuters]]}}</ref>
| production_date    = 1975<ref name="km.ru">{{Cite web |date=2013-09-11 |title=Кремль опроверг информацию о готовности РФ поставить Ирану С-300 |url=http://www.km.ru/node/720374/comments5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908212030/http://www.km.ru/node/720374/comments5 |archive-date=8 September 2015 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=KM.RU |language=ru}}</ref>–2011 (for PS and PM)<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 August 2011 |title=Прекращение производства ЗРС С-300 касается систем С-300ПС и С-300ПМ |trans-title=The cessation of production of the S-300 air defense system applies to the S-300PS and S-300PM systems |url=http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2011/0823/10109323/detail.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408091455/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2011/0823/10109323/detail.shtml |archive-date=8 April 2015 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=armstrade.org |language=ru}}</ref>
| variants           = see [[#Variations and upgrades|variants]]
}}

The '''S-300''' ([[NATO reporting name]] '''SA-10 Grumble''') is a series of long-range [[surface-to-air missile]] systems developed by the former [[Soviet Union]]. It was produced by [[NPO Almaz]] for the [[Soviet Air Defence Forces]] to defend against air raids and [[cruise missile]]s. 

It is used by [[Russia]], [[Ukraine]], and other former [[Eastern Bloc]] countries, along with [[Bulgaria]] and [[Greece]]. It is also used by [[China]], [[Iran]], and other countries in Asia.

The system is fully automated, though manual observation and operation are also possible.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-10-26 |title=Комплекс С-300В впервые поразил мишени-имитаторы ОТБР |trans-title=The S-300V complex for the first time hit OTBR imitators |url=http://army-news.ru/2010/10/kompleks-s300-vpervye-porazil/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208070908/http://army-news.ru/2010/10/kompleks-s300-vpervye-porazil/ |archive-date=8 December 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 |website=army-news.ru |language=ru}}</ref> Each targeting radar provides target designation for the central command post. The command post compares the data received from the targeting radars and filters out false targets. The central command post has both active and [[Passive radar|passive]] target detection modes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Зенитно ракетный комплекс С-300 ПМУ-1 |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile system S-300 PMU-1 |url=http://www.kapyar.ru/index.php?pg=243 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110825182319/http://www.kapyar.ru/index.php?pg=243 |archive-date=25 August 2011 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=kapyar.ru |language=ru}}</ref><ref name="modernarmy.ru">{{Cite web |date=2013-06-20 |title=Зенитно-ракетная система С-300В (СССР/Россия) |trans-title=S-300V anti-aircraft missile system (USSR/Russia) |url=http://www.modernarmy.ru/article/278/zenitno-raketnaya-sistema-s-300v |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702174133/http://www.modernarmy.ru/article/278/zenitno-raketnaya-sistema-s-300v |archive-date=2013-07-02 |access-date=27 November 2015 |website=modernarmy.ru |language=ru}}</ref> Missiles have a maximum range of {{convert|40|km}} from the command post.

The successor to the S-300 is the [[S-400 missile system|S-400]] (NATO reporting name ''SA-21 Growler''), which entered service on 28 April 2007.

==Variations and upgrades==
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There are currently three main variations of the S-300, named S-300V, S-300P, S-300F. The production of the S-300 started in 1975,<ref name="km.ru" /> with the tests for the S-300P variant being completed in 1978. The tests for the S-300V variant were conducted in 1983, and its anti-ballistic capabilities were tested in 1987.<ref name="soldiering.ru">{{Cite web |title=Система С-300П |trans-title=S-300P system |url=http://www.soldiering.ru/army/airdefence/russia/c-300.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914133130/http://www.soldiering.ru/army/airdefence/russia/c-300.php |archive-date=14 September 2013 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=soldiering.ru |language=ru}}</ref> Numerous versions have since emerged with different [[missile]]s, improved [[radar]]s, better resistance to [[Electronic countermeasure|countermeasures]], longer range, and better capability at targeting aircraft flying at very low altitude as well as incoming munitions, such as [[anti-radiation missile]]s or [[glide bomb]]s.

===S-300 system family tree===
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{{tree chart|border=0| | | | | | | | | | | |S300| | | | | | | | | | | | |S300='''S-300 Family'''}}
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{{tree chart| | |S3V| | | | | | |S3P| | | | | | | | | | |S3F| | | | | |S3V=[[#S-300V (SA-12)|S-300V]]|S3P=[[#S-300P|S-300P]]|S3F=[[#Sea-based S-300F (SA-N-6)|S-300F]]}}
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{{tree chart|S3V1| |S3V2| |S3PT| | | | |S3PS| | | | |Ft|-|Rf| | | |S3V1=S-300V1|S3V2=S-300V2|S3PT=S-300PT|S3PS=S-300PS|Ft=Fort|Rf=Rif|boxstyle_Rf=background-color: #afa;}}
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{{tree chart| | |SVM| | | |SPT1| |SPM|-|.| |SPMU| |FtM|-|RfM| | |SVM=[[S-300VM]]|SPT1=S-300PT-1|SPM=S-300PM|SPMU=S-300PMU|FtM=Fort-M|RfM=Rif-M|boxstyle_SPMU=background-color: #afa;|boxstyle_RfM=background-color: #afa;}}
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{{tree chart|SVM1| |SVM2| |SPTA| |SPM1| | | |PMU1| | | | | | | |SVM1=S-300VM1|SVM2=S-300VM2|SPTA=S-300PT-1A|SPM1=S-300PM1|PMU1=[[#S-300PMU-1/2 (SA-20)|S-300PMU1]]|boxstyle_PMU1=background-color: #afa;}}
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{{tree chart| | |An5|-|.| | | | |SPM2| | |,|-|PMU2| | | |N-Ex| | | |An5=Antey 2500|SPM2=S-300PM2|PMU2=S-300PMU2|N-Ex=''Domestic Version''|boxstyle_An5=background-color: #afa;|boxstyle_PMU2=background-color: #afa;}}
{{tree chart| | | |!| | |V4| | | |!| | |Fav| | | | | |Ex| | |V4=[[#S-300V4|S-300V4]]|Fav=Favorit|Ex=''Export Version''|boxstyle_Ex=background-color: #afa;|boxstyle_Fav=background-color: #afa;}}
{{tree chart| | |VMD| | | | | |S400| | | | | | | | | | | | |VMD=S-300VMD|S400=[[S-400 (SAM)|S-400]]}}
{{tree chart/end}}

===S-300P (SA-10)===
The total production for the S-300P systems was 3,000 launchers and 28,000 missiles through 2012.<ref name="inbsite.com">{{Cite web |last=Berezovsky |first=Peter F. |title=Russian Anti-Aircraft Missiles & Systems |url=http://inbsite.com/missiles2.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121223072244/http://www.inbsite.com/missiles2.html |archive-date=23 December 2012 |access-date=13 August 2012 |website=Independent Belorussian Site |language=ru}}</ref>

===={{Anchor|S-300P|P|S-300PT|PT}} S-300P/S-300PT====
The '''S-300P'''/'''S-300PT''' ({{langx|ru|С-300П/С-300ПТ}}, [[NATO reporting name]] ''SA-10A Grumble A''<ref name="WEG">{{Cite book |url=https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1117055.pdf |title=Worldwide Equipment Guide – Volume 2: Airspace and Air Defense Systems |date=December 2011 |publisher=[[United States Army Training and Doctrine Command]] |pages=6-76–6-78, 6-79–6-80 |language=en |via=[[Defense Technical Information Center]]}}</ref>) is the original version of the S-300.<ref name="Janes-SA-10">{{Cite web |date=16 January 2008 |title=Almaz/Antei Concern of Air Defence S-300P (NATO SA-10 'Grumble') family of low to high-altitude surface-to-air missile systems |url=http://www.janes.com/Search/documentView.do?docId=/content1/janesdata/yb/jlad/jlad0108.htm |access-date=4 August 2008 |publisher=[[Janes Information Services|Jane's]]}}{{dead link|fix-attempted=yes|date=April 2023}}</ref> The ''P'' suffix stands for PVO-Strany ({{langx|ru|противовоздушная оборона–страны}}, or country air defence). In 1987, over 80 of these systems were active, mainly around Moscow. An S-300PT unit consists of a 36D6 (NATO reporting name ''Tin Shield'') surveillance radar, a 30N6 (''FLAP LID'') fire control system, and 5P85-1 launch vehicles. The 5P85-1 vehicles are [[semi-trailer truck]]s. A 76N6 (''CLAM SHELL'') low-altitude detection radar is usually also a part of the unit.<ref name="astronautix">{{Cite web |title=S-300 |url=http://www.astronautix.com/lvs/s300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100430054736/http://www.astronautix.com/lvs/s300.htm |archive-date=30 April 2010 |access-date=5 September 2008 |website=[[Encyclopedia Astronautica]]}}</ref>

The S-300PT had a [[passive electronically scanned array]] radar and had the ability to engage multiple targets with a single [[fire-control system]]. Since the original system was semi-mobile, it took just over one hour to set up for firing. It ran the risk of the missile [[hot launch]] system scorching the [[transporter erector launcher]] (TEL).<ref name="dtig10">{{Cite web |last=Ochsenbein |first=Adrian |date=May 2007 |title=Das Boden- Luft Lenkwaffensystem SA-10 Grumble |url=http://www.dtig.org/docs/sa-10.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070614224418/http://www.dtig.org/docs/sa-10.pdf |archive-date=2007-06-14 |access-date=18 February 2007 |publisher=Defense Threat Information Group |language=de}}</ref>

It was originally intended to use a [[track-via-missile]] (TVM) guidance system. However, the TVM system had problems tracking targets below {{convert|500|m}}, allowing incoming [[Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses|SEAD]] aircraft to effectively utilize [[Nap-of-the-earth|terrain masking]] to avoid tracking. To improve tracking of low-altitude targets, a [[Command guidance|command-guidance]] system was added to guide the missile for the initial part of the flight.<ref name="dtig10" /> This allowed the minimum engagement altitude to be set to {{convert|25|m}}.

Improvements to the S-300P resulted in several sub-versions for both domestic and international markets. The S-300PT-1 and S-300PT-1A are incremental upgrades of the original S-300PT system, using a new 5V55KD missile and a [[cold launch]] method. The time it took to set the system up was reduced to 30 minutes and [[trajectory optimization]]s allowed the 5V55KD to reach ranges up to {{convert|75|km}}.<ref name="dtig10" />

===={{Anchor|S-300PS|S-300PM|PS|PM}} S-300PS/S-300PM====
[[File:Sa-10c b.jpg|thumb|Two S-300PM missile [[transporter erector launcher|TEL]] and a 'Flap Lid' radar]]
The '''S-300PS'''/'''S-300PM''' (Russian ''С-300ПC''/''С-300ПМ'', NATO reporting name ''SA-10B Grumble B''<ref name="WEG" />) was introduced in 1985 (according to Russia)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Giles |first=Keir |date=June 2015 |title=Russian Ballistic Missile Defense: Rhetoric and Reality |url=https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA625224.pdf |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=DTIC |publisher=U.S. Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute |page=25}}</ref> and is the only version thought to have been fitted with a nuclear warhead. This model saw the introduction of the modern TEL and mobile radar and command-post vehicles that were all based on the MAZ-7910 8×8 truck.<ref name="Janes-SA-10" /> This model also featured new 5V55R missiles, which increased the maximum engagement range to {{convert|75|km|mi|abbr=on}} and introduced a terminal [[semi-active radar homing]] (SARH) guidance mode.<ref>{{Cite web |title=S-300 |url=https://missilethreat.csis.org/defsys/s-300/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=Missile Threat |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thakur |first=Vijainder K. |date=2022-12-02 |title=Ukraine Negotiating To Acquire More S-300 Air Defense Systems; Request Comes After NASAMS & Patriot Missiles |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/ukraine-now-wants-more-s-300-air-defense-missile-systems/ |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=EURASIAN TIMES |language=en-US}}</ref> The surveillance radar of these systems was designated [[30N6]]. Also introduced with this version was the distinction between self-propelled and towed TELs. The towed TEL is designated 5P85T. Mobile TELs were the 5P85S and 5P85D. The 5P85D was a "slave" TEL, being controlled by a 5P85S "master" TEL. The "master" TEL is identifiable thanks to the large equipment container behind the cabin; in the "slave" TEL this area is not enclosed and is used for cable or spare tyre storage.

===={{Anchor|S-300PMU|PMU}} S-300PMU====
Development of a modernized variant for export, called the '''S-300PMU''' ({{langx|ru|С-300ПМУ}}, NATO reporting name ''SA-10C Grumble C''<ref name="WEG" />), was completed in 1985.{{Sfn|Biedermann|Gebbert|Kerner|2012|p=25}} The PMU variant was fielded with the 5V55K (range {{convert|45|-|47|km|mi}}) and 5V55R (range {{convert|75|-|90|km|mi}}) missiles.{{Sfn|Biedermann|Gebbert|Kerner|2012|p=62}}<ref name="FAS-PMU">{{Cite web |date=2000-06-30 |title=S-300PMU |url=https://nuke.fas.org/guide/russia/airdef/s-300pmu.htm |access-date=2023-08-28 |publisher=[[Federation of American Scientists]]}}</ref> Radars used for the S-300PMU complex included the 30N6 (NATO: "Flap Lid") target engagement radar, the 76N6 (NATO: "Clam Shell") low altitude detection radar, and the ST-68U (NATO: "Tin Shield") 3D search radar.{{Sfn|Biedermann|Gebbert|Kerner|2012|pp=60–61, 65–67}} In addition, the 64N6 (NATO: "Big Bird") radar was used as a search radar at the regimental command post (an S-300PMU regiment typically consisted of three missile batteries).<ref name="FAS-PMU" /> The S-300PMU could engage targets with a [[radar cross section]] of at least {{convert|0.2|m2}} and a maximum velocity of {{convert|1300|m/s}} at altitudes between {{convert|25|m}} and {{convert|27000|m}}.{{Sfn|Biedermann|Gebbert|Kerner|2012|p=60}} It could also engage surface targets at ranges up to {{convert|30|km}}.{{Sfn|Biedermann|Gebbert|Kerner|2012|p=60}}{{Clarify|reason=The source is unambiguous that it had this capability, yet provides no further details regarding this capability.|date=October 2023}}

===={{Anchor|S-300PMU-1/2 (SA-20)|PMU-1/2|SA-20|Gargoyle}} S-300PMU-1/2 (SA-20A/B)====
[[File:S-300PMU2 64N6E2.jpg|thumb|S-300PMU-2 64N6E2 acquisition radar (part of 83M6E2 command post)]]
The {{Anchor|S-300PMU-1|PMU-1}}'''S-300PMU-1''' ({{langx|ru|С-300ПМУ-1}}, NATO reporting name ''SA-20A Gargoyle''<ref name="WEG" />) was also introduced in 1993, with the new and larger 48N6 missiles for the first time in a land-based system, and keeping all the same performance improvements from the S-300PM version, including the increased speed, range, SAGG guidance, and [[anti-ballistic missile|ABM]] capability.<ref name="Janes-SA-20">{{Cite web |date=8 February 2008 |title=S-300/Favorit (SA-10 'Grumble'/SA-20 'Gargoyle') |url=http://www8.janes.com/Search/documentView.do?docId=/content1/janesdata/binder/jsws/jsws0179.htm |access-date=4 August 2008 |publisher=[[Jane's]]}}{{dead link|fix-attempted=yes|date=July 2023}}</ref> The warhead is slightly smaller than the naval version at {{convert|143|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. This version also saw the introduction of the new and more capable 30N6E TOMB STONE radar.

The S-300PMU-1 was introduced in 1993, using different missile types in a single system for the first time. In addition to the 5V55R and 48N6E missiles, the S-300PMU-1 can utilise two new missiles, the 9M96E1 and 9M96E2. Both are significantly smaller than the previous missiles, at {{convert|330|and|420|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, respectively, and carry a smaller {{convert|24|kg|lb|abbr=on}} warhead. The 9M96E1 has an engagement range of {{convert|1|-|40|km|mi|abbr=on|sigfig=2}}, and the 9M96E2 of {{convert|1|-|120|km|mi|abbr=on|sigfig=2}}. They are still carried 4 per TEL. Rather than just relying on aerodynamic fins for manoeuvring, they use a [[Thrust vectoring|gas-dynamic system]] which allows them to have an excellent [[probability of kill]] (P<sub>k</sub>) despite the much smaller warhead. The P<sub>k</sub> is estimated at 0.7 against a [[tactical ballistic missile]], for either missile. The S-300PMU-1 typically uses the 83M6E command-and-control system, although it is also compatible with the older Baikal-1E and Senezh-M1E CCS command-and-control systems. The 83M6E system incorporates the [[64N6E]] (''BIG BIRD'') surveillance/detection radar. The fire control/illumination and guidance radar used is the 30N6E(1), optionally matched with a 76N6 low-altitude detection radar and a 96L6E all-altitude detection radar. The 83M6E command-and-control system can control up to 12 TELs, both the self-propelled 5P85SE vehicle and the 5P85TE towed launchers. Generally, support vehicles are also included, such as the 40V6M tow vehicle, intended for lifting of the antenna post.<ref>{{Cite web |title=5P85 TEL S-300 system SA-10 GRUMBLE (1979) |url=https://truck-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/ussr/5P85.php |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=truck-encyclopedia.com}}</ref>

China developed its own version of the S-300PMU-1, called '''HQ-15'''. Previously, the missile was referred to in a Western think tank{{which|date=July 2022}} as the HQ-10, causing confusion with the unrelated [[HQ-10]] short-range point-defense missile system.<ref name="mdaa-hq15">{{Cite web |date=20 June 2018 |title=HQ-15 |url=https://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/missile-threat-and-proliferation/todays-missile-threat/china/china-anti-access-area-denial/hq-15/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110160033/http://missiledefenseadvocacy.org/missile-threat-and-proliferation/todays-missile-threat/china-anti-access-area-denial-coming-soon/hq-15/ |archive-date=2018-11-10 |publisher=[[Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance]]}}</ref>

[[File:S-300PMU2 complex.jpg|thumb|S-300PMU-2 vehicles. From left to right: 64N6E2 detection radar, 54K6E2 command post and 5P85 TEL.]]
The {{Anchor|S-300PMU-2|PMU-2}}'''S-300PMU-2''' ''Favorit'' ({{langx|ru|С-300ПМУ-2 Фаворит}}, NATO reporting name ''SA-20B Gargoyle''<ref name="WEG" />), introduced in 1997 (presented ready 1996), is an upgrade to the S-300PMU-1 with a range of {{convert|195|km|mi|abbr=on}} with the introduction of the 48N6E2 missile. This system is apparently capable against not just [[short-range ballistic missile]]s, but also [[medium-range ballistic missile]]s. It uses the 83M6E2 command and control system, consisting of the 54K6E2 command post vehicle and the [[64N6E2]] surveillance/detection radar. It employs the 30N6E2 fire control/illumination and guidance radar. Like the S-300PMU-1, 12 TELs can be controlled, with any mix of 5P85SE2 self-propelled and 5P85TE2 trailer launchers. Optionally it can make use of the 96L6E all-altitude detection radar and 76N6 low-altitude detection radar.<ref name="Almaz">{{Cite web |title=FAVORIT S-300 PMU2 Surface-to-Air Missile System |url=http://www.raspletin.ru/eng/lists/favorit.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060127051724/http://www.raspletin.ru/eng/lists/favorit.html |archive-date=27 January 2006 |access-date=23 June 2006 |website=raspletin.ru}}</ref><ref name="mdaa-hq15" />

===S-300F===
===={{Anchor|S-300F|F|Rif}} Sea-based S-300F (SA-N-6)====
[[File:SA-N-6 SAM launchers with radar.JPEG|thumb|Close up view of SA-N-6 launchers on {{ship|Russian cruiser|Marshal Ustinov||2}}]]

The '''S-300F''' ''Fort'' ({{langx|ru|С-300Ф}}, DoD designation ''SA-N-6'', ''F'' suffix for {{langx|ru|Флотская}} or ''Naval'') was introduced in 1984 as the original ship-based ([[naval]]) version of the S-300P system developed by ''[[Marine Scientific Research Institute of radioelectronics|Altair]]'', with the new 5V55RM missile with range extended to {{convert|7|-|90|km|mi nmi|abbr=on|sigfig=2}} and maximum target speed up to [[Mach number|Mach]] 4, while the engagement altitude was reduced to {{convert|25|-|25,000|m|ft|abbr=on}}. The naval version utilises the TOP SAIL or TOP STEER, TOP PAIR, and 3R41 Volna (TOP DOME) radar, and utilises command guidance with a terminal SARH mode. Its first installation and sea trials were on a {{sclass2|Kara|cruiser|1}} and it is also installed on {{sclass|Slava|cruiser|1}}s and {{sclass|Kirov|battlecruiser|1}}s. It is stored in eight (Slava) or twelve (Kirov) 8-missile rotary launchers below decks. The export version of this system is known as ''Rif'' ({{langx|ru|Риф}} or ''reef''). The [[NATO]] name, found also in colloquial use, is ''Grumble''.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}

===={{Anchor|S-300FM|FM|SA-N-20}} Sea-based S-300FM (SA-N-20)====
The '''S-300FM''' ''Fort-M'' ({{langx|ru|С-300ФМ}}, DoD designation ''SA-N-20'') is another naval version of the system, installed only on the ''Kirov''-class cruiser {{ship|Russian battlecruiser|Pyotr Velikiy||2}}, and introducing the new 48N6 missile. It was introduced in 1990 and has a missile speed of approximately Mach 6 for a maximum target engagement speed of up to Mach 8.5, a warhead size of {{convert|150|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, an engagement range of {{convert|5|-|150|km|mi|abbr=on|sigfig=2}}, and an altitude envelope of {{convert|10|-|27|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The new missiles also introduced a [[track-via-missile]] guidance method and the ability to intercept short-range ballistic missiles. This system makes use of the TOMB STONE MOD rather than TOP DOME radar. The export version is called the ''Rif-M''. Two Rif-M systems were purchased by China in 2002 and installed on the [[Type 051C destroyer|Type 051C]] air-defence guided-missile destroyers.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}

===S-300V (SA-12)===
[[File:ParkPatriot2015part8-21.jpg|thumb|S-300V (SA-12A Gladiator)]]
The S-300V, starting with the 9M83 missile, entered service in 1983, and it was fully integrated in 1988.<ref name="modernarmy.ru" /><ref name="rg.ru">{{Cite news |last=Ptichkin |first=Sergey |date=18 December 2014 |title=Ракетный комплекс С-300В4 пополнит ВС России |language=ru |trans-title=The S-300V4 missile system will replenish the Russian Armed Forces |work=[[Rossiyskaya Gazeta]] |url=http://www.rg.ru/2014/12/18/raketa1-site.html |url-status=live |access-date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208125609/http://www.rg.ru/2014/12/18/raketa1-site.html |archive-date=8 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-07-17 |title=Зенитная Ракетная Система 9К81 С-300В (SA-12 Giant/Gladiator) |trans-title=Anti-aircraft Missile System 9K81 S-300V (SA-12 Giant/Gladiator) |url=http://pvo.guns.ru/s300v/s300v.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120162312/http://pvo.guns.ru/s300v/s300v.htm |archive-date=20 January 2016 |access-date=27 November 2015 |website=Vestnik PVO |language=ru}}</ref>

[[File:9S32 engagement radar -2.jpg|thumb|9S32 engagement radar]]

The 9K81 '''S-300V''' ''Antey-300'' ({{langx|ru|9К81 С-300В Антей-300}} – named after ''[[Antaeus]]'', NATO reporting name ''SA-12 Gladiator/Giant'') varies from the other designs in the series.<ref name="modernarmy.ru" /> It was built by [[Antey Corporation|Antey]] rather than Almaz,<ref name="Janes-SA-12">{{Cite web |date=13 February 2008 |title=S-300V/Antey 2500 (SA-12 'Gladiator/Giant') |url=http://search.janes.com/Search/documentView.do%3FdocId%3D/content1/janesdata/binder/jsws/jsws0181.htm |access-date=4 August 2008 |publisher=[[Jane's]]}}{{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> and its 9M82 and 9M83 [[Russian surface-to-air missile design bureaus|missiles were designed by NPO Novator]]. The ''V'' suffix stands for ''Voyska'' (ground forces). It was designed to be the top-tier army air defence system, replacing the [[2K11 Krug]], providing a defence against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft. The 9M83 (SA-12A Gladiator) missiles have a maximum engagement range of around {{convert|75|km|mi|abbr=on}}, while the 9M82 (SA-12B Giant) missiles can engage targets out to {{convert|100|km|mi|abbr=on}} and up to altitudes of around {{convert|32|km|mi|abbr=on}}. In both cases the warhead is around {{convert|150|kg|lb|abbr=on}}.

While it was created from the same project, hence sharing the common S-300 designation with the S-300P air defense family, the S-300V had different priorities that resulted in a different design. The S-300V system is carried on [[Caterpillar track|tracked]] MT-T transporters, which gives it better cross-country mobility than the S-300Ps moving on 8×8 wheeled transporters. Its search, tracking, and command systems are more distributed than the S-300P's. For example, while both have mechanically scanning radar for target acquisition (9S15 ''BILL BOARD A''), the battery level 9S32 ''GRILL PAN'' has an autonomous search ability and SARH delegated to illumination radar on [[transporter erector launcher|transporter erector launcher and radar]] (TELAR) vehicles. The early 30N6 ''FLAP LID'' on the S-300P handles tracking and illumination, but is not equipped with an autonomous search capability (later upgraded). 9S15 can simultaneously carry out active (3 coordinates) and passive (2 positions) searches for targets.<ref name="modernarmy.ru"/>

[[File:Oboronexpo2014part2-27.jpg|thumb|S-300V high altitude surface-to-air missile systems. Center-left 9А83, center-right 9А82 TELARs]]
[[File:9S15M Obzor-3 acquisition radar -1.jpg|thumb|9S15M Obzor-3 acquisition radar]]

The S-300V places a greater emphasis on the [[anti-ballistic missile]] (ABM) mission, with a dedicated 9M82 (SA-12B ''Giant'') anti-ballistic missile. This missile is larger and only two can be on each TELAR. It also has a dedicated ABM radar: the 9S19 ''HIGH SCREEN'' phased-array radar at battalion level. A typical S-300V battalion consists of a target-detection-and-designation unit, a guidance radar, and up to 6 TELARs. The detection-and-designation unit consists of the 9S457-1 command post, a 9S15MV or 9S15MT ''BILL BOARD'' all-round surveillance radar, and a 9S19M2 ''HIGH SCREEN'' sector surveillance radar.<ref name=FAS_S300>{{Cite web |date=2000-06-30 |title=S-300V SA-12A Gladiator and SA-12B Giant, HQ-18 |url=https://fas.org/nuke/guide/russia/airdef/s-300v.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907131434/http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/russia/airdef/s-300v.htm |archive-date=7 September 2008 |access-date=5 September 2008 |publisher=[[Federation of American Scientists]]}}</ref> The S-300V uses the 9S32-1 ''GRILL PAN'' multi-channel guidance radar. Four types of missile-launcher vehicles can be used with the system:<ref name=FAS_S300/>
* Transporter erector launcher and radar (TELAR) vehicles, which not only transport the missiles, but also fire and guide them (including radar illumination and targeting.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2001-02-11 |title=Зенитная Ракетная Система 9К81 С-300В (SA-12 Giant/Gladiator) |trans-title=Anti-aircraft Missile System 9K81 S-300V (SA-12 Giant/Gladiator) |url=http://pvo.guns.ru/s300v/s300v_5.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801033818/http://pvo.guns.ru/s300v/s300v_5.htm |archive-date=1 August 2015 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=Vestnik PVO |language=ru}}</ref>) There are two models: the 9A83-1 TELAR holding four 9M83 Gladiator missiles and the 9A82 TELAR holding two 9M82 Giant missiles.<ref name=FAS_S300/>
* Launcher/loader vehicles (LLV), which transport the missiles and can reload the TELARs, and also fire missiles under the control of a TELAR. There are two models: the 9A84 LLV holding two 9M83 Gladiator missiles and the 9A85 LLV holding two 9M82 Giant missiles.

The target detection ranges for each radar vary based on the [[radar cross-section]] of the target:<ref>{{Cite web |last=Damantsev |first=Evgeny |date=2014-10-01 |title=Перевес стратегического баланса сил на Ближнем Востоке снова стремится к России |url=http://army-news.ru/2014/10/pereves-strategicheskogo-balansa-sil-na-blizhnem-vostoke-snova-stremitsya-k-rossii/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208082900/http://army-news.ru/2014/10/pereves-strategicheskogo-balansa-sil-na-blizhnem-vostoke-snova-stremitsya-k-rossii/ |archive-date=8 December 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 |website=army-news.ru |language=ru}}</ref>
* 9S15M – {{convert|330|km}} with a {{convert|10|m2|adj=on}} cross section and {{convert|240|km}} with a {{convert|3|m2|adj=on}} cross section.
* 9S19M2 – {{convert|175|km}} with an unknown cross-section; it contains two passive electronically scanned arrays with a very high resistance to interference.
* 9S32M (TELAR 9A82/9A83) – range is limited to {{convert|200|km}}, can work independently, or receive target designation from the S-300V, or a variety of other target designation data systems (AWACS aircraft and various ground-based radar). Targets with a radar cross-section of {{convert|0.1|m2|adj=on}} are detected at ranges up to {{convert|140|km}} and are [[Radar lock-on|locked on]] at {{convert|120|km}}. The 9S32 detection range against MGM-52 Lance missiles is {{convert|60|km}}, aircraft missiles {{convert|80|km}}, fighter or ballistic missile ([[MGM-31 Pershing]]) {{convert|140|km}} (all of which the U.S. removed from service in 1991).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Зенитная Ракетная Система 9К81 С-300В (SA-12 Giant/Gladiator) – Многоканальная станция наведения ракет 9С32 |trans-title=Anti-aircraft Missile System 9K81 S-300V (SA-12 Giant/Gladiator) – Multi-channel missile guidance station 9S32 |url=http://pvo.guns.ru/s300v/s300v_4.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023539/http://pvo.guns.ru/s300v/s300v_4.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=Vestnik PVO |language=ru}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Vasily |first1=Nikolay Yakovlevich |url=https://epizodyspace.ru/bibl/vasilin/zenitnye/vasilin-zenitnye-2001.pdf |title=Зенитные Ракетные Комплексы |last2=Gurinovich |first2=Alexander Leonidovich |year=2001 |pages=271 |language=ru |trans-title=Anti-Aircraft Missile Systems}}</ref>
* The ability to hit a target with a cross section of {{convert|0.05|m2}} at a distance of {{convert|30|km}} (aiming system in the rocket (10/3 seconds before the missiles hit the target)).{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} In addition, the guidance system inside the rocket supplements missile guidance systems commands from the 9A82 / 9A83 and 9S32, and the missile guidance systems to passively work with the radar illumination and radiation of the 9A82 / 9A83.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}

A S-300V system may be controlled by the upper level [[command post]] system [[Polyana-D4|9S52 Polyana-D4]] integrating it with the [[Buk missile system]] into a brigade.

China has built its own version of the S-300V called '''HQ-18'''.<ref name=FAS_S300 />

===S-300VM (SA-23)===
{{Main|S-300VM}}The '''S-300VM''' (''Antey 2500'') is an upgrade of the S-300V. It consists of a new command-post vehicle, the 9S457ME, and a selection of new radars. These consist of the 9S15M2, 9S15MT2E, and [[9S15MV2E]] all-round surveillance radars, and the 9S19ME sector surveillance radar. The upgraded guidance radar has the [[Main Agency of Missiles and Artillery of the Ministry of Defence of the Soviet Union|GRAU index]] of 9S32ME. The system can still employ up to six TELARs, the 9A84ME launchers (up to 4 9M83ME missiles), and up to 6 launcher/loader vehicles assigned to each launcher (2 9M83ME missiles each). An upgraded version, dubbed S-300V4, will be delivered to the Russian army in 2011.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}

The Antey-2500 complex is the export version developed separately from the S-300 family and has been exported to Venezuela for an estimated export price of US$1&nbsp;billion. The system has one type of missile in two versions, basic and amended, with a sustainer stage that doubles the range (up to {{convert|200|km|mi|abbr=on}}, according to other data, up to {{convert|250|km|mi|abbr=on}}), and can simultaneously engage up to 24 aircraft or 16 ballistic targets in various combinations.

It became the first system in the world capable of simultaneously engaging cruise missiles, aircraft, and ballistic targets. It also contains a private-sector radar for countering targets when affected by interference.<ref name="rbase.new-factoria.ru">{{Cite web |title=Зенитно-ракетная система С-300В / С-300ВМ Антей-2500 |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile system S-300V / S-300VM Antey-2500 |url=http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300v/c300v.shtml |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007192345/http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300v/c300v.shtml |archive-date=7 October 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014 |language=ru}}</ref>

===S-300V4===
The '''S-300V4''' is also called S-300VMD.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
It was developed to target high-value airborne targets, such as [[Airborne early warning and control|AWACS]] aircraft, at long distances.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-03-28 |title=Модернизация до уровня ЗРС С-300В4 ПВО сухопутных войск полностью завершится в 2012 году |trans-title=Modernization to the level of the S-300V4 air defense system of the ground forces will be fully completed in 2012 |url=http://www.arms-expo.ru/news/archive/modernizaciya-do-urovnya-zrs-s-300v4-pvo-suhoputnyh-voysk-polnost-yu-zavershitsya-v-2012-godu-28-03-2012-14-58-00/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403102300/http://www.arms-expo.ru/news/archive/modernizaciya-do-urovnya-zrs-s-300v4-pvo-suhoputnyh-voysk-polnost-yu-zavershitsya-v-2012-godu-28-03-2012-14-58-00/ |archive-date=2015-04-03 |access-date=21 July 2017 |language=ru}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Valagin |first=Anton |date=19 May 2016 |title=С-300 обновили до С-400 |language=ru |trans-title=С-300 обновили до С-400 |work=[[Rossiyskaya Gazeta]] |url=https://rg.ru/2016/05/19/s-300-obnovili-do-s-400.html |url-status=live |access-date=21 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031151525/https://rg.ru/2016/05/19/s-300-obnovili-do-s-400.html |archive-date=31 October 2016}}</ref>
Different versions of the [[NPO Novator]] 9M82MD<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Plopsky |first=Guy |date=19 January 2017 |title=Are Russia's Lethal S-400 SAMs Equipped with the Latest Long-Range Missiles? |url=http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/are-russias-lethal-s-400-sams-equipped-the-latest-long-range-19115 |url-status=live |magazine=[[The National Interest]] |publisher=[[Center for the National Interest]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107025253/http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/are-russias-lethal-s-400-sams-equipped-the-latest-long-range-19115 |archive-date=7 November 2017 |access-date=31 October 2017}}</ref> S-300V4 missiles have a range of {{convert|400|km}} at Mach 7.5 or a range of {{convert|350|km}} at Mach 9, and can destroy maneuvering targets even at very high altitudes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-07 |title=Задача трудная, но решаемая |trans-title=The task is difficult, but solvable |url=http://www.vko.ru/taktika/zadacha-trudnaya-no-reshaemaya |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213110415/http://www.vko.ru/taktika/zadacha-trudnaya-no-reshaemaya |archive-date=13 December 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 |website=vko.ru |language=ru}}</ref><ref name="RIA_S300V4">{{Cite news |date=10 January 2015 |title=МО РФ: ЗРС С300В4 подтвердила способность поражать цели до 400 км |language=ru |trans-title=Russian Defense Ministry: S300V4 air defense system confirmed the ability to hit targets up to 400 km |publisher=[[RIA Novosti]] |url=http://ria.ru/defense_safety/20150110/1041996381.html |url-status=live |access-date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304185948/http://ria.ru/defense_safety/20150110/1041996381.html |archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref>
An export version exists, marketed as the Antey-4000.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ptichkin |first=Sergey |date=6 October 2016 |title=Создана новая зенитная система 'Антей-4000' |language=ru |trans-title=Created a new anti-aircraft system 'Antey-4000' |work=[[Rossiyskaya Gazeta]] |url=https://rg.ru/2016/10/06/sozdana-novaia-zenitnaia-sistema-antej4000.html |url-status=live |access-date=21 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202001028/https://rg.ru/2016/10/06/sozdana-novaia-zenitnaia-sistema-antej4000.html |archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref>

===S-400 (SA-21)===
{{Main|S-400 missile system}}
{{Weasel|date=November 2021}}

The '''S-400''' ''Triumf'' ({{langx|ru|С-400 «Триумф»}}, formerly known as the S-300PMU-3/С-300ПМУ-3, NATO reporting name ''SA-21 Growler'') was introduced in 1999 and featured a new, larger missile and several upgrades and new features. The project encountered delays since its original announcement, and deployment only began on a small scale in 2006. With an engagement range of up to {{convert|400|km|mi|abbr=on}}, depending on the missile variant used, it was specifically designed to counter [[Stealth technology|stealth]] aircraft.{{dubious|date=November 2021}} It is by far the most advanced version, incorporating the ability to survive [[Precision-guided munition|PGM]] threats and counter [[Radio jamming#Method|advanced jammers]] by using [[Frequency-hopping spread spectrum#Military|automatic frequency hopping]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kopp |first=Carlo |date=April 2012 |title=Almaz-Antey 40R6 / S-400 Triumf Self Propelled Air Defence System / SA-21 Самоходный Зенитный Ракетный Комплекс 40Р6 / С-400 "Триумф" |pages=1 |url=https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-S-400-Triumf.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150625202211/http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-S-400-Triumf.html |archive-date=25 June 2015 |access-date=13 July 2015 |publisher=[[Air Power Australia]]}}</ref>

==Specifications==
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S-300 variants will work together in various combinations, although interoperability between different variants is limited. Various higher-level mobile commands can coordinate certain variants at various locations into a single battery, and also integrate that battery with other air defence systems.<ref name="almaz-antey.ru" /> A management system, consisting of command control and radars allows for fully automatic initiation and effective management of up to one hundred targets located up to {{convert|30|-|40|km}} from the base station. Many tasks&nbsp;– detection, tracking, target setting, target designation,  target acquisition,  missile guidance, and assessment of results&nbsp;–  can be dealt with automatically. The operator controls the target detection and the launch of rockets. In a complex environment, manual intervention is possible. Few of the previous systems possessed such capabilities.{{Vague|reason=To which previous systems is this referring? To which capabilities is it referring?|date=May 2024}}

The S-300 is a multi-channel anti-aircraft missile system whose variants can engage [[ballistic missile]]s as well as aircraft and are able to allocate up to 12 missiles to up to 6 different targets. The system can destroy ground targets at a range of {{convert|120|km}},<ref name="soldiering.ru" /><ref name="naviny.by">{{Cite news |last=Alesin |first=Alexander |date=17 October 2011 |title=С-300 способны бить по наземным целям. Но белорусы их этому не учили |language=ru |trans-title=S-300s are capable of hitting ground targets. But the Belarusians did not teach them this |work=Belorusskiye Novosti |url=http://naviny.by/rubrics/politic/2011/10/17/ic_articles_112_175478/ |url-status=live |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402121340/http://naviny.by/rubrics/politic/2011/10/17/ic_articles_112_175478/ |archive-date=2 April 2015}}</ref> and when launched on a ballistic trajectory, can reach up to {{convert|400|km}}.<ref name="naviny.by" /> Its vertically-launched missiles allow for the engagement of flying targets in any direction without traversing the launcher.<ref name="rbase.new-factoria.ru" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Зенитные ракетные системы ряда С-300П |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile systems of the S-300P series |url=http://www.raspletin.ru/zenitnye-raketnye-sistemy-ryada-s-300p |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130506150159/http://www.raspletin.ru/zenitnye-raketnye-sistemy-ryada-s-300p |archive-date=6 May 2013 |website=raspletin.ru |language=ru}}</ref>

Early versions are guided by the 30N6 FLAP LID or naval 3R41 Volna (TOP DOME) radar using [[command guidance]] with terminal [[semi-active radar homing]]. Later versions use the 30N6 FLAP LID B or TOMB STONE radar to guide the missiles via command guidance/seeker-aided ground guidance (SAGG), similar to the U.S.-made [[MIM-104 Patriot|Patriot]]'s TVM guidance scheme. The earlier 30N6 FLAP LID A can guide up to four missiles at a time to up to four targets, and can track up to 24 targets at once. The 30N6E FLAP LID B can guide up to two missiles per target to up to six targets simultaneously. Early models can successfully engage targets flying at up to Mach 2.5, or around Mach 8.5 for later models, with one missile potentially being launched every three seconds. The mobile control centre is able to manage up to 12 TELs simultaneously.

The original warhead weighed {{convert|100|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, intermediate warheads weighed {{convert|133|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, and the latest warhead weighs {{convert|143|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. Each warhead is equipped with a [[proximity fuse]] and a contact [[Fuse (explosives)|fuse]]. A warhead will expel from 19,000<ref name="naviny.by" /> to 36,000 metal fragments upon detonation, depending on missile type. The missiles themselves weigh between {{convert|1450|and|1,800|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. Missiles are catapulted clear of the launching tubes before their rocket motors fire, and can accelerate at up to 100 ''[[g-force|g]]'' (1&nbsp;km/s<sup>2</sup>). They launch straight upwards and then tip over towards their target, removing the need to aim the missiles before launch. The missiles are steered with a combination of control fins and [[thrust vectoring]] vanes. The sections below give exact specifications of the radar and missiles in the different S-300 versions. Since the S-300PM, most vehicles are interchangeable across variations.

===Radar===
The 30N6 FLAP LID A is mounted on a small trailer. The 64N6 BIG BIRD is mounted on a large trailer along with a generator and is typically towed with an 8-wheeled truck. The 76N6 CLAM SHELL (5N66M<ref name="ausairpower.net">{{Cite web |last=Kopp |first=Carlo |date=May 2011 |title=76N6 Clam Shell Low Altitude Acquisition Radar |url=http://www.ausairpower.net/clamshell |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208065628/http://www.ausairpower.net/clamshell |archive-date=8 December 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 |publisher=[[Air Power Australia]]}}</ref> etc.) is mounted on a large trailer with a mast that is between {{convert|24|and|39|m|ft|abbr=on}} tall. It is usually used with a mast. With the mast, it has a target detection range of {{convert|90|km}} if altitude of the target is {{convert|500|m}} above the ground.<ref name="ausairpower.net" />

The original S-300P utilises a combination of the 5N66M [[continuous-wave radar]] [[Doppler radar]] for target acquisition and the 30N6 FLAP LID A I/J-band phased-array digitally-steered tracking-and-engagement radar. Both are mounted on trailers. In addition, there is a trailer-mounted command centre and up to twelve trailer-mounted erector/launchers with four missiles each. The S-300PS/PM is similar but uses an upgraded 30N6 tracking-and-engagement radar with an integrated command post and has truck-mounted TELs.

If the battery was employed in an anti-ballistic-missile or anti-cruise-missile role, the 64N6 BIG BIRD E/F-band radar would also be included. It is capable of detecting ballistic missiles up to {{convert|1000|km|mi|abbr=on}} away, travelling at up to {{convert|10000|km/h|abbr=on}}, and cruise missiles up to {{convert|300|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. It also employs electronic-beam steering and performs a scan once every twelve seconds.

The 36D6 TIN SHIELD radar can also be used to augment the S-300 system to provide earlier target detection than the FLAP LID radar allows. It can detect a missile-sized target flying at an altitude of {{convert|60|m}} at least {{convert|20|km|mi|abbr=on}} away, at an altitude of {{convert|100|m|abbr=on}} at least {{convert|30|km|mi|abbr=on}} away, and at high altitude up to {{convert|175|km|mi|abbr=on}} away. In addition a 64N6 BIG BIRD E/F band target-acquisition radar can be used, which has a maximum detection range of {{convert|300|km|mi|abbr=on}}.

The S-300 FC Radar Flap Lid can be mounted on a standard pylon.

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! [[GRAU|GRAU index]] 
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! Target detection range 
! style="width:5em;" | Simultaneously detected targets 
! style="width:5em;" | [[Radio spectrum#EU, NATO, US ECM frequency designations|NATO frequency band]]
! First used with 
! Notes
|-
| 36D6 || TIN SHIELD || – || {{convert|180|-|360|km|abbr=on}} || 120 || E/F || S-300P || Industrial designation: ST-68UM<br />350&nbsp;kW to 1.23 MW power
|-
| 76N6 || CLAM SHELL || Low altitude detection || || || I || S-300P
|-
| 76N6 || CLAM SHELL || Low altitude detection || {{convert|120|km|abbr=on}} || 180 || I || S-300PMU || 1.4&nbsp;kW [[FM broadcasting|FM]] [[continuous wave]]
|-
| 64N6 || BIG BIRD || Regiment radar || {{convert|300|km|abbr=on}} ||300 || C || S-300PMU-1
|-
| 96L6E ||CHEESE BOARD|| All altitude detection || 300&nbsp;km || 100 || || S-300PMU-1
|-
| 9S15 || BILL BOARD || – || {{convert|250|km|abbr=on}} || 250 ||F|| S-300V
|-
| 9S19 || HIGH SCREEN || Sector tracking || || 16 || || S-300V
|-
| MR-75{{efn|name=notGRAU|Not a GRAU index. GRAU indices only apply to land-based versions.}} || TOP STEER || Naval || 300&nbsp;km || || D/E || S-300F
|-
| MR-800 Voskhod{{efn|name=notGRAU}} || TOP PAIR || Naval || {{convert|200|km|abbr=on}} || || C/D/E/F || S-300F
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Target tracking/missile guidance
! GRAU index 
! style="width:7em;" | NATO reporting name 
! NATO frequency band 
! Target detection range 
! style="width:7em;" | Simultaneously tracked targets 
! style="width:7em;" | Simultaneously engaged targets 
! First used with 
! Notes
|-
| 30N6 || FLAP LID A || I/J || || 4 || 4 || S-300P
|-
| 30N6E(1) || FLAP LID B || H-J || {{convert|200|km|abbr=on}} || 6 || 6 || S-300PMU || [[Phased array]]
|-
| 30N6E2 || FLAP LID B || I/J || 200&nbsp;km ||6||6||S-300PMU-2
|-
| 9S32-1 || GRILL PAN || Multi-band || {{convert|140|-|150|km|abbr=on}} || 6 || 6 || S-300V
|-
| 3R41 Volna || TOP DOME || I/J || {{convert|100|km|abbr=on}} || || || S-300F
|}

===Missiles===
[[File:SA-20 missiles thin.JPG|thumb|upright=3.18|center|48N6E2 and 9M96E missiles for the Russian S-300PMU-2 (SA-20B Gargoyle) air defence system]]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" 
|+ Missile specifications
! GRAU index !! Year of initial production !! Range !! Maximum velocity !! Maximum target Speed !! Length !! Diameter !! Weight !! Warhead !! Guidance !! First used with
|- valign=top
| 5V55K<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-03-02 |title=Зенитная Ракетная Система С-300П (SA-10B GRUMBLE) – Зенитный ракетный комплекс С-300ПТ 'Бирюса' |trans-title=S-300P Anti-Aircraft Missile System (SA-10B GRUMBLE) – S-300PT 'Biryusa' Anti-Aircraft Missile System |url=http://pvo.guns.ru/s300p/index_s300pt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150424061717/http://pvo.guns.ru/s300p/index_s300pt.htm |archive-date=24 April 2015 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=Vestnik PVO |language=ru}}</ref> || 1975<ref name="zaloga p21">{{harvnb|Zaloga|2023|page=21}}</ref> || {{convert|47|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|2000|m/s|km/h mph|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|1160|m/s|km/h mph|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|7.25|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|514|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|1480|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|130|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || [[Command guidance|Command]]<ref name="zaloga p10">{{harvnb|Zaloga|2023|page=10}}</ref> || S-300P
|- valign=top
| 5V55R<ref name="pvo.guns.ru">{{Cite web |date=2008-03-02 |title=Зенитная Ракетная Система С-300П (SA-10B GRUMBLE) |trans-title=S-300P Anti-Aircraft Missile System (SA-10B GRUMBLE) |url=http://pvo.guns.ru/s300p/#1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305024625/http://pvo.guns.ru/s300p/#1 |archive-date=5 March 2016 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=Vestnik PVO |language=ru}}</ref> || 1981<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|75|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|2000|m/s|km/h mph|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|1200|m/s|km/h mph|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|7.25|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|514|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|1665|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|130|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || [[Track-via-missile]]<ref name="zaloga p10"/> || S-300P
|- valign=top
| 5V55KD<ref name="zaloga p13">{{harvnb|Zaloga|2023|page=13}}</ref> || after 1982<ref name="pvo.guns.ru" /> ||{{convert|75|-|90|km|mi|abbr=on}}{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || 1,900&nbsp;m/s (4,250&nbsp;mph){{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || 1,150&nbsp;m/s (2,572&nbsp;mph){{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || {{convert|7|m|ft|abbr=on}}{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || 450mm{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || {{convert|1450|kg|lb|abbr=on}}{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || {{convert|133|kg|lb|abbr=on}}{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || Command || S-300PT{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}
|- valign=top
| 5V55RUD<ref name="zaloga p13"/> || || || || || || || || || Track-via-missile ||
|- valign=top
| 5V55U{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || 1992 || {{convert|150|km|mi|abbr=on}}|| 2,000&nbsp;m/s (4,470&nbsp;mph) || || {{convert|7|m|ft|abbr=on}} || 450mm || {{convert|1470|kg|lb|abbr=on}}|| {{convert|133|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || [[SAGG]] || S-300PT
|- valign=top
| 48N6 || 1990<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|150|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|1900|m/s|km/h mph|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|2800|m/s|km/h mph|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|7.5|m|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|519|mm|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|1799|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> || {{convert|143|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p21"/> ||  || S-300PM<ref>{{harvnb|Zaloga|2023|page=17}}</ref>
|- valign=top
| 48N6P-01{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || 1992 || {{convert|195|km|mi|abbr=on}}|| 2,000&nbsp;m/s (4,470&nbsp;mph) || 2,800&nbsp;m/s (6,415&nbsp;mph) || {{convert|7.5|m|ft|abbr=on}} || 519mm || {{convert|1800|kg|lb|abbr=on}}|| {{convert|150|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || SAGG || S-300PMU
|- valign=top
| 9M82 || || {{convert|13|-|100|km|abbr=on}}{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}<br />{{convert|30|km|ft|abbr=on}} alt{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || {{convert|2600|m/s|mph|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p38"/> || || {{convert|9.9|m|ft|abbr=on}}{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || 1215mm || {{convert|4685|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p38"/> || {{convert|150|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga pp36,40">{{harvnb|Zaloga|2023|pages=36,40}}</ref> || [[Semi-active radar homing]]/Command<ref name="zaloga pp36,40"/> || S-300V
|- valign=top
| 9M83 || 1985<ref name="zaloga p38">{{harvnb|Zaloga|2023|page=38}}</ref> || {{convert|6|-|75|km|abbr=on}}{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}<br />{{convert|25|km|ft|abbr=on}} alt{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || {{convert|1700|m/s|mph|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p36">{{harvnb|Zaloga|2023|page=36}}</ref> || ||{{convert|7.9|m|ft|abbr=on}}{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || 915mm{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || {{convert|2290|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p38"/> || {{convert|150|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="zaloga p36"/> || [[Semi-active radar homing]]/Command<ref name="zaloga p36"/> || S-300V
|- valign=top
| 9M83ME{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} || 1990 || {{convert|200|km|mi|abbr=on}} || || || || || || || || S-300VM
|- valign=top
| 9M96E1 || 1999 || {{convert|40|km|mi|abbr=on}} || 900&nbsp;m/s<ref name="dtig">{{Cite web |last=Ochsenbein |first=Adrian |date=May 2006 |title=Das Boden- Luft Lenkwaffensystem SA-21 Growler |url=http://www.dtig.org/docs/sa-21.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060824043307/http://www.dtig.org/docs/sa-21.pdf |archive-date=2006-08-24 |access-date=12 August 2006 |publisher=Defense Threat Information Group |language=de}}</ref> (2,010&nbsp;mph) || 4,800–5,000&nbsp;m/s<br />(10,737–11,185&nbsp;mph) || || || {{convert|330|kg|lb|abbr=on}}|| {{convert|24|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || [[Active radar homing]] || S-300PMU
|- valign=top
| 9M96E2 || 1999 || {{convert|120|km|mi|abbr=on}}|| 1,000&nbsp;m/s<ref name="dtig" /> (2,240&nbsp;mph) ||4,800–5,000&nbsp;m/s<br />(10,737–11,185&nbsp;mph) || || 240mm || {{convert|420|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || {{convert|24|kg|lb|abbr=on}}|| Active radar homing || S-300PMU
|- valign=top
| 40N6 || 2018<ref name="zaloga p21" /> || {{convert|400|km|mi|abbr=on}}<ref>{{harvnb|Zaloga|2023|page=28}}</ref> || || || || || || || Active radar homing || S-400
|}

===Means of camouflage and protection===
[[Military dummy|Decoys]] – sometimes equipped with additional devices to simulate electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, optical, and radar - are used for imitating components of S-300 system.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-05-25 |title=Надувные макеты на службе армии |trans-title=Inflatable dummies in the service of the army |url=http://army-news.ru/2011/05/naduvnye-makety/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208051346/http://army-news.ru/2011/05/naduvnye-makety/ |archive-date=8 December 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 |website=army-news.ru |language=ru}}</ref>

Additional means of masking are used, such as MKT-2, MKT-3 and Volchitsa-KR camouflage nets.

34Ya6E Gazetchik-E system might be used for protection against anti-radiation missiles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kopp |first=Carlo |date=2009-06-10 |title=Air Defence System Defensive Aids |pages=1 |url=https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-SAM-DefAids.html |access-date=2024-01-15 |publisher=[[Air Power Australia]]}}</ref> A combined MAWS/decoy/aerosole/chaff system is claimed by the developer to have the 85% to 95% probability to defeat a single attacking [[AGM-88 HARM|HARM]] missile. SPN-30 and Pelena-1 radar jamming systems are also used against airborne radars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kopp |first=Carlo |date=2009-05-27 |title=Russian/Soviet/WarPac Ground Based ECM Systems |pages=1 |url=https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-REB-Systems.html |access-date=2024-01-15 |publisher=[[Air Power Australia]]}}</ref>

When using a prepared position for prolonged time, revetments might be used for TELs and additional equipment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Sean |date=2010-01-04 |title=Soviet/Russian SAM Site Configuration Part 2 |pages=1 |url=https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Rus-SAM-Site-Configs-B.html |access-date=2024-01-15 |publisher=[[Air Power Australia]]}}</ref>

== Comparison with other systems ==
{|class="wikitable"  style="text-align:center;"
|-
! colspan="2" |Official designation of unit
| style="text-align:center;"| '''S-300PMU'''<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web |title=Зенитно-ракетная система C-300ПС (C-300ПМУ) |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile system S-300PS (S-300PMU) |url=http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300ps/c300ps.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509085807/http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300ps/c300ps.shtml |archive-date=9 May 2015 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=new-factoria.ru |language=ru}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"| '''S-300PMU1'''<ref name="ReferenceC">{{Cite web |title=Зенитно-ракетная система C-300 ПМУ-1 |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile system S-300 PMU-1 |url=http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300pmu1/c300pmu1.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007210226/http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300pmu1/c300pmu1.shtml |archive-date=7 October 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014 |language=ru}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"| '''S-300PMU2 '''<ref name="almaz-antey.ru">{{Cite web |title=Зенитные ракетные системы и комплексы |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile systems and complexes |url=http://www.almaz-antey.ru/catalogue/millitary_catalogue/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926124750/http://www.almaz-antey.ru/catalogue/millitary_catalogue |archive-date=26 September 2011 |access-date=14 November 2014 |publisher=[[Almaz-Antey Corporation]] |language=ru}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"| '''S-300VM'''<ref name="almaz-antey.ru" />/S-300V4<ref name="RIA_S300V4" />
| style="text-align:center;"| '''Patriot PAC-2'''{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}
| style="text-align:center;"| '''Patriot PAC-3'''{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}
|-
! rowspan="2" |Range of,<br />km
! aerodynamic target
| 5–90 || 5–150 || 3–200|| 200 (250)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Air defense missile systems and complexes |url=http://www.almaz-antey.ru/en/catalogue/millitary_catalogue |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424024817/http://www.almaz-antey.ru/en/catalogue/millitary_catalogue |archive-date=2013-04-24 |access-date=2018-08-22 |publisher=[[Almaz-Antey Corporation]]}}</ref>
|| 3–160 || 15, at most 20<ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite web |title=Зенитный ракетный комплекс Patriot PAC-3 |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile system Patriot PAC-3 |url=http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/erint/erint.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008143157/http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/erint/erint.shtml |archive-date=8 October 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014 |language=ru}}</ref> / 0.3–20<ref name="militaryparitet.com">{{Cite web |date=2012-04-11 |title=Характеристики cеверокорейской РН "Ынха-3" и фото спутника "Кванменсон-3" |trans-title=Characteristics of the North Korean launch vehicle 'Eunha-3' and a photo of the satellite 'Kwangmenson-3' |url=http://www.militaryparitet.com/perevodnie/data/ic_perevodnie/2700/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006115249/http://www.militaryparitet.com/perevodnie/data/ic_perevodnie/2700/ |archive-date=6 October 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014 |language=ru}}</ref>
|-
! ballistic targets
| at most 35 || at most 40 || 5–40|| 40
|| 20 || 15–45{{citation needed|date=November 2022}} (20)<ref name="designation-systems.net">{{Cite web |last=Parsch |first=Andreas |date=2009-06-25 |title=Lockheed Martin Patriot PAC-3 |url=http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app4/pac-3.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412041926/http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/app4/pac-3.html |archive-date=12 April 2015 |access-date=14 November 2014 |website=Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles}}</ref> possible max 50<ref name="militaryparitet.com" />
|-
! rowspan="2" |Height defeat,<br />km
! aerodynamic target
| 0.025–27 || 0.01–27 || 0.01–27|| 0.025–30 /?–37
|| 0.06–24 || 15<ref name="designation-systems.net" />{{Better source needed|date=August 2022}}
|-
! ballistic targets
| (?)
|| (?) || 2–25|| 1–30
|| 3–12<ref name="300 -1">{{Cite web |title=Сравнение характеристик ЗРК С-300 ПМУ-1 и Пэтриот |trans-title=Comparison of the characteristics of the S-300 PMU-1 and Patriot air defense systems |url=http://www.kap-yar.ru/index.php?pg=244 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013072626/http://www.kap-yar.ru/index.php?pg=244 |archive-date=13 October 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014 |language=ru}}</ref> || 15(?).<ref name="designation-systems.net" /> 15, possible max 20.<ref name="ReferenceB" />
|-
! colspan="2" | Maximum target speed, m/s
| 1,150, at most 1,300 (for the escort 3000)<ref name="300 -1" />|| at most 2,800 (for the escort 10000&nbsp;km/h)<ref name="ReferenceC" /><ref name="300 -1" /> || at most 2,800 || 4,500 of ballistic targets<ref name="almaz-antey.ru" />
|| at most 2,200<ref name="300 -1" /> || at most 1,600<ref name="designation-systems.net" />{{Better source needed|date=August 2022}}
|-
! colspan="2" | Maximum speed of the rocket complex, m/s
| at most 2,000<ref name="ReferenceA" /> {{Better source needed|date=August 2022}}|| 2000<ref name="ReferenceC" /> || 1,900 || 2,600 and 1,700<ref name="designation-systems.net" />/7.5M or 9M (more 3000) and (?)
|| 1,700<ref name="uhlib.ru">{{Cite web |title=Пэтриот |trans-title=Patriot |url=http://www.uhlib.ru/tehnicheskie_nauki/zenitnye_raketnye_kompleksy/p69.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006072424/http://www.uhlib.ru/tehnicheskie_nauki/zenitnye_raketnye_kompleksy/p69.php |archive-date=6 October 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014 |language=ru}}</ref> || (?) approximately 1,500<ref name="militaryparitet.com" />{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}
|-
! colspan="2" | Number of simultaneously guided anti-aircraft missiles by one unit
| at most 12 || at most 12 || at most 72<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |title=S-300PMU-2 Favorit |url=https://www.militarytoday.com/missiles/s300_pmu2.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502063228/http://www.military-today.com/missiles/s300_pmu2.htm |archive-date=2 May 2018 |access-date=20 April 2018 |website=military-today.com}}</ref>|| at most 48{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
|| at most 9 {{citation needed|date=August 2022}}||
|-
! colspan="2" | Number of simultaneously engaged targets by one unit
| at most 6 || at most 6 || at most 36<ref name="auto1" />|| at most 24<ref>{{Cite web |title=S-300V |url=https://www.militarytoday.com/missiles/s300v.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421094717/http://www.military-today.com/missiles/s300v.htm |archive-date=21 April 2018 |access-date=20 April 2018 |website=military-today.com}}</ref>
|| at most 9{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}|| at most 9
|-
! colspan="2" | Mass of a rocket, kg
| 1,400–1,600 || (?) || 330–1,900 || (?)
|| 900 || 312
|-
! colspan="2" | Warhead weight, kg
| 150 || (?)  || 180<ref>{{Cite web |title=Зенитно-ракетная система C-300 ПМУ-2 'Фаворит' |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile system S-300 PMU-2 'Favorite' |url=http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300pmu2/c300pmu2.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020193053/http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300pmu2/c300pmu2.shtml |archive-date=20 October 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014 |language=ru}}</ref>|| (?)
|| 91 || 74
|-
! colspan="2" | Minimum time between missile launches, seconds
| 3–5 || 3–5 || 3 (0 at start from different
CARRIERS MISSILES)
|| 1.5 (0 at start from different

CARRIERS MISSILES)
|| 3–4 (1<ref name="uhlib.ru" /> at start from different
CARRIERS MISSILES)
|| (?)
|-
! colspan="2" | Set up time and clotting time of starting complex, minutes
| 5 || 5 || 5|| 5
|| 15/30<ref name="300 -1" /> || 15/30(?)
|-
! colspan="2" | Means of transportation
| Wheeled || Wheeled || Wheeled || [[Continuous track|tracked]] || semi trailer || semi trailer
|}

==Operational history==
Russian officials have stated that the system has performed well in real-world exercises.<ref name="arms-expo.ru">{{Cite web |date=2007-12-27 |title=С-300 (SA-10, Grumble), зенитная ракетная система и ее модификации |trans-title=S-300 (SA-10, Grumble), anti-aircraft missile system and its modifications |url=http://www.arms-expo.ru/news/archive/s-300-sa-10-grumble-zenitnaya-raketnaya-sistema-i-ee-modifikacii27-12-2007-11-11-00/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225174058/http://www.arms-expo.ru/news/archive/s-300-sa-10-grumble-zenitnaya-raketnaya-sistema-i-ee-modifikacii27-12-2007-11-11-00/ |archive-date=25 February 2015 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=arms-expo.ru |language=ru}}</ref>
In 1991, 1992, and 1993, various versions of the S-300 destroyed ballistic missiles and other objects in exercises, with a high success rate (90% or more if 1 missile interceptor is used).<ref name="arms-expo.ru" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ptichkin |first=Sergey |date=21 February 2013 |title=20 лет назад Вооруженные силы России потрясли мировое сообщество |language=ru |trans-title=20 years ago, the Russian Armed Forces shocked the world community |work=[[Rossiyskaya Gazeta]] |url=http://www.rg.ru/2013/02/21/armiya-site.html |url-status=live |access-date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106170730/http://www.rg.ru/2013/02/21/armiya-site.html |archive-date=6 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Зенитно-ракетная система С-300В / С-300ВМ Антей-2500 |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile system S-300V / S-300VM Antey-2500 |url=http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300v/c300v.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418004444/http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/missile/wobb/c300v/c300v.shtml |archive-date=18 April 2015 |access-date=1 April 2015 |website=new-factoria.ru |language=ru}}</ref><ref name="rosbalt.ru">{{Cite news |date=2007-08-03 |title=Зенитная ракетная система С-400 'Триумф' в 3 раза эффективнее аналогов |language=ru |trans-title=Anti-aircraft missile system S-400 'Triumph' is 3 times more effective than analogues |work=Rosbalt |url=http://www.rosbalt.ru/business/2007/08/03/403966.html |url-status=live |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225172422/http://www.rosbalt.ru/business/2007/08/03/403966.html |archive-date=25 February 2015}}</ref>

In 1995, it was the first system to destroy a [[R-17 Elbrus]] Scud missile in the air.<ref name="rosbalt.ru" />
China is to test the S-300PMU2's effectiveness in destroying targets in real exercises. The planned targets include a UAV ({{convert|4.6|km}}), a simulated strategic bomber ({{convert|186|km}}), tactical missiles (range of the system to the point of interception {{convert|34|km}} and a height of {{convert|17.7|km}}), and pinpoint missiles. In April 2005, [[NATO]] held a combat exercise in France and Germany called ''Trial Hammer 05'' to practice [[Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses]] missions. The [[Slovak Air Force]] brought an S-300PMU along, providing an opportunity for NATO to become familiar with the system.<ref name="jmr">{{cite web |first=Miroslav |last=Gyürösi |date=11 March 2005 |title=Exclusive – NATO Aircraft Will 'Hunt' Russian Missile Systems During Defence-suppression Exercise |website=[[Jane's Information Group]] |url=http://www.janes.com/press/articles/pc050317_1.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070610012817/http://www.janes.com/press/articles/pc050317_1.shtml |archive-date=10 June 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-07-22 |title=Словацкие радары ЗРК С-300ПМУ примут участие в учениях НАТО |trans-title=Slovak S-300PMU radars will take part in NATO exercises |url=http://pvo.guns.ru/other/slovakia/s300_nato.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029174327/http://pvo.guns.ru/other/slovakia/s300_nato.htm |archive-date=29 October 2012 |access-date=12 August 2008 |website=Vestnik PVO |language=ru}}</ref>

Israel's purchase of [[F-35 Lightning II]] fighters was allegedly intended in part to nullify the threat of S-300 missiles that were, at the time the fighters were initially sought, part of a potential arms sale to Iran.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 June 2009 |title=Israel 'close to deal on F-35' |publisher=[[United Press International]] |url=http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2009/06/24/Israel-close-to-deal-on-F-35/UPI-59031245853651/ |url-status=live |access-date=14 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102053408/http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2009/06/24/Israel-close-to-deal-on-F-35/UPI-59031245853651 |archive-date=2 November 2011}}</ref> The fighter jets were eventually deployed by Israel in late October 2024 and disabled Iran's last three S-300 batteries<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dangwal |first=Ashish |date=2024-10-29 |title=F-35 vs S-400 Predecessor: After Reports Of F-35 'Struggling' Against S-300, Israel Manages To Decimate Iran's AD Systems |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/f-35-vs-s-400-predecessor-after/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=EURASIAN TIMES |language=en-US}}</ref> in the first wave in a three-waved airstrike, thereby severely compromising Iran's air defenses.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Israel Inflicted Severe Damage on Iran's Missile Program and Air Defenses - WSJ |url=https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-inflicted-severe-damage-on-irans-missile-program-and-air-defenses-207aafae}}</ref>

In 2010, Russia announced that its military had deployed the S-300 systems in breakaway [[Abkhazia]] in 2008, leading to condemnation from the government of [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 August 2010 |title=U.S.: 'Russia has had S-300 in Abkhazia for Past 2 Years' |work=Civil Georgia |url=https://old.civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=22588 |access-date=7 October 2017}}</ref>

===Syria===
{{Main|Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war}}

After a Russian [[Sukhoi Su-24]] was [[Russian military intervention in the Syrian civil war#November 2015|shot down over Syria in November 2015]], Russia deployed S-300 and S-400 systems to the region – some to the [[Khmeimim Air Base]], some with the {{ship|Russian cruiser|Moskva}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karnozov |first=Vladimir |date=25 November 2015 |title=Turkey Takes Action Against Russia's Syrian Air War |url=http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2015-11-25/turkey-takes-action-against-russias-syrian-air-war |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126141423/http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2015-11-25/turkey-takes-action-against-russias-syrian-air-war |archive-date=26 November 2015 |access-date=26 November 2015 |publisher=[[Aviation International News]]}}</ref>

On 17 September 2018, a Syrian [[S-200 (missile)|S-200]] system [[Syria missile strikes (September 2018)#Russian aircraft crash|downed a Russian military plane]], killing 15 Russian service members. Moscow accused Israel of indirectly causing this incident, and announced that to keep its troops safe, it would supply Syria with modern S-300 anti-missile rocket systems.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-09-28 |title=Russia Begins Missile System Delivery to Syria, Warns West on Peace Talks |language=en |publisher=[[Voice of America]] |agency=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/russia-begins-missile-system-delivery-to-syria-warns-west-on-peace-talks/4592395.html |url-status=live |access-date=2018-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929155654/https://www.voanews.com/a/russia-begins-missile-system-delivery-to-syria-warns-west-on-peace-talks/4592395.html |archive-date=29 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=Irish |first1=John |last2=Nichols |first2=Michelle |date=2018-09-28 |title=Russia begins missile system delivery to Syria, warns West on peace talks |language=en-US |publisher=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-assembly-russia-lavrov/russia-begins-missile-system-delivery-to-syria-warns-west-on-peace-talks-idUSKCN1M82O5 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003154146/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-assembly-russia-lavrov/russia-begins-missile-system-delivery-to-syria-warns-west-on-peace-talks-idUSKCN1M82O5 |archive-date=3 October 2018}}</ref> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu objected to the move in a telephone call with Russian president [[Vladimir Putin]], stating that the delivery of S-300 anti-missile rocket systems to "irresponsible players" would be dangerous for the region.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Nikolskaya |first1=Polina |last2=Tétrault-Farber |first2=Gabrielle |date=2018-09-25 |title=Russia to give Syria S-300 air defense after accusations against Israel |language=en-US |publisher=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-russia-idUSKCN1M40ZA |url-status=live |access-date=2018-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926042149/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-russia-idUSKCN1M40ZA |archive-date=26 September 2018}}</ref>

In 2020, Syrian military officials criticized the S-300 air defense systems supplied by Russia, saying they failed to protect Syrian sites from Israeli strikes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Egozi |first=Arie |date=9 June 2020 |title=Unanswered Israeli Air Strikes Against Syria Raise S-400 Questions |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2020/06/unanswered-israeli-air-strikes-against-syria-raise-s-400-questions/ |access-date=2022-01-09 |website=Breaking Defense |language=en-US}}</ref> One official criticized the detection abilities of the system's radar.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-05-01 |title=Syria says Russian missile defence system 'ineffective' |publisher=[[Middle East Monitor]] |url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200501-syria-says-russian-missile-defence-system-ineffective/}}</ref>

On 17 May 2022, Israel said that a Russian-operated S-300 missile system fired a missile at a F-16 operated by the IAF. If confirmed, it would be the first time Russian forces have fired on Israeli jets.<ref>{{cite news|title= S-300 Surface-To-Air Missile Fired At Israeli Jets Over Syria For First Time: Report |url= https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/s-300-surface-to-air-missile-fired-at-israeli-jets-over-syria-for-first-time-report |access-date=17 May 2022|first1=Tyler |last1=Rogoway |first2=Dan |last2= Parsons|date=May 16, 2022|work=The Drive }}</ref> According to Channel 13 news, Russia fired 13 missiles at an Israeli F-16, but none of the jets were intercepted by the missile salvos.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-23 |title=In First, Russia's S-300 Fired 13 Missiles At Israeli F-16I Over Syrian Airspace, All 13 Missiles Failed! |url=https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2022/05/23/in-first-russian-s-300-fired-13-missiles-at-israeli-f-16-in-syria-all-13-missiles-failed/ |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=Global Defense Corp |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Shoval |first=Lilach |date=2022-05-17 |title=Report: In first, Russian S-300 battery fires at Israeli jets over Syria |work=[[Israel Hayom]] |url=https://www.israelhayom.com/2022/05/17/report-russian-s-300-battery-fired-at-israeli-jets-for-first-time-over-syria/ |access-date=2022-05-29}}</ref> On 26 July, Israeli Defence Minister [[Benny Gantz]] confirmed the initial report of one missile being fired by a Russian-operated S-300 system. However, he downplayed the incident as a "one-off", further stating that "our jets weren't even in the area". As the missile had not locked on, it was no threat to Israeli jets. It still remains the first use of an S-300 against the [[Israeli Air Force]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fabian |first=Emanuel |date=2022-07-26 |title=Russia fired S-300 at Israeli jets over Syria in 'one-off' incident, Gantz confirms |work=[[The Times of Israel]] |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-fired-s-300-at-israeli-jets-over-syria-in-one-off-incident-gantz-confirms/ |access-date=2022-07-28}}</ref>

===2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict===
{{Main|2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict}}

During the [[2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict]], the S-300 system took active part in an armed conflict for the first time, different versions being listed in the active inventory of both sides. The Armenian systems were initially deployed around [[Yerevan]].
On 29 September 2020, Azerbaijan reported that Armenia was moving its S-300 systems closer to the conflict zone,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Aliyev |first=Jeyhun |date=2020-09-29 |title=Armenia moving S-300 missile systems to border areas |publisher=[[Anadolu Agency]] |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/armenia-moving-s-300-missile-systems-to-border-areas/1989996 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001100744/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/armenia-moving-s-300-missile-systems-to-border-areas/1989996 |archive-date=2020-10-01}}</ref> and vowed their destruction.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 September 2020 |title=Baku vows to destroy Armenian S-300 missile systems if they turn up in Nagorno-Karabakh |language=en |publisher=[[TASS]] |url=https://tass.com/world/1206463}}</ref> On 30 September 2020, Azerbaijani Armed Forces claimed the destruction of an Armenian S-300 system without providing further details.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2020 |title=Azerbaijani forces claim destruction of Armenian air missile system in Karabakh |url=https://tass.com/world/1206705 |publisher=[[TASS]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rehimov |first=Ruslan |date=2020-09-30 |title=Azerbaijan neutralizes 2,300 Armenian soldiers |publisher=[[Anadolu Agency]] |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/azerbaijan-neutralizes-2-300-armenian-soldiers/1990259 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210128022421/https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/azerbaijan-neutralizes-2-300-armenian-soldiers/1990259 |archive-date=2021-01-28}}</ref>
The first alleged combat firing of the S-300 happened during the night between 1 and 2 October when the Armenian Ministry of Defense claimed that Armenian S-300s had downed three Azerbaijani drones (not missiles as initially claimed) bound for Yerevan.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Demourian |first=Avet |date=1 October 2020 |title=Armenia says it shot down Azerbaijani drone near capital |publisher=[[CTV News]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/armenia-says-it-shot-down-azerbaijani-drone-near-capital/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Trevithick |first=Joseph |date=2 October 2020 |title=Video Points to Azerbaijan's First Use of Israeli-Made Ballistic Missile Against Armenia |url=https://www.twz.com/36877/video-points-to-azerbaijans-first-use-of-israeli-made-ballistic-missile-against-armenia |website=The War Zone}}</ref>

On 17 October 2020, Azerbaijani Armed Forces claimed the destruction of two radar elements<ref>{{Cite press release |title=The latest situation on the frontline |date=18 October 2020 |publisher=[[Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan]] |url=https://mod.gov.az/en/news/the-latest-situation-on-the-frontline-33060.html}}</ref> that were part of an active Armenian S-300 [[Surface-to-air missile|SAM]] site being hit by a [[Bayraktar TB2]] [[Unmanned combat aerial vehicle|UCAV]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-17 |title=Armenia's S-300 anti-aircraft missile system destroyed – VIDEO |url=https://defence.az/en/news/147180/armenias-s-300-anti-aircraft-missile-system-destroyed-%C2%A0video |access-date=2 March 2022 |website=Defence.az}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 October 2020 |title=Azerbaycan, Ermenistan'a ait S-300 uçaksavar füze sistemini yerle bir etti |language=tr |trans-title=Azerbaijan destroys Armenian S-300 anti-aircraft missile system |work=[[Hürriyet]] |agency=[[Demirören News Agency]] |url=https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/dunya/azerbaycan-ermenistana-ait-s-300-ucaksavar-fuze-sistemini-yerle-bir-etti-41638692}}</ref>

===2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine===
{{Main|2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine}}

At the time of the Russian invasion of [[Ukraine]] on 24 February 2022, Ukraine had around 100 active S-300 batteries with as many as 300 launchers inherited upon the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. By 8 April, the Russians had knocked out at least 21 of the S-300 launchers that outside analysts confirmed with photos or videos, with the actual total of destroyed launchers likely higher. Ukrainian President [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy]], in his message of 16 March to the U.S. Congress, had consequently asked specifically for help acquiring more of the long-range missiles. "You know what kind of defense systems we need: S-300 and other similar systems", Zelenskyy said.<ref name="forbes"/>

The United States and its allies tried to figure out how to deliver S-300s to Ukraine. One plan was for [[Slovakia]] to transfer to Ukraine its single battery of S-300s, in exchange for the United States or some other country supplying Slovakia with a new air-defense system, such as the American-made Patriot. A few days after Zelenskyy asked for S-300s, Germany agreed to deploy some of its Patriots to Slovakia, as part of a NATO battlegroup.<ref name="forbes">{{Cite magazine |last=Axe |first=David |date=April 8, 2022 |title=Ukraine Is Losing Several S-300 Anti-Air Launchers A Week. But It Still Has Hundreds Left |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2022/04/08/ukraine-is-losing-several-s-300-anti-air-launchers-per-week-but-it-still-has-hundreds-left/?sh=4d5da8b3ba83 |magazine=[[Forbes]] |access-date=April 10, 2022}}</ref>

On 30 March, Prime Minister [[Eduard Heger]] of Slovakia told [[CNN]] that he supported sending some of his country's own S-300s to Ukraine "because this is the equipment that Ukraine needs the most". On 8 April, U.S. President [[Joe Biden]] confirmed that Slovakia had transferred a Soviet-era S-300 system to Ukraine and said that the U.S. would reposition an American Patriot missile system to Slovakia in return.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chalfant |first=Morgan |date=April 8, 2022 |title=US to send Patriot system to Slovakia to offset S-300 transfer to Ukraine |work=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]] |url=https://thehill.com/policy/defense/3262603-us-to-send-patriot-system-to-slovakia-to-offset-s-300-transfer-to-ukraine/ |access-date=April 10, 2022}}</ref> It appears that only one battery that was donated, which was a system that Slovakia inherited from the dissolution of [[Czechoslovakia]] in 1993.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Muller |first=Robert |date=April 8, 2022 |title=Slovakia sends its air defence system to Ukraine |publisher=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/slovakia-gives-s-300-air-defence-system-ukraine-prime-minister-2022-04-08/ |access-date=April 11, 2022}}</ref>

On 11 April, the Associated Press reported Russia's claims to have destroyed several air defense systems in Ukraine over the previous two days, indicating a renewed push to gain air superiority and take out weapons Kyiv described as crucial, ahead of a broad new Russian offensive in the east. Moscow claimed to have hit four S-300 missile launchers provided by a European country it did not name, but never showed any concrete evidence of that. Slovakia had given Ukraine such a system the previous week, but denied that it had been destroyed. Russia previously reported two strikes on similar systems in other places.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}

In early April, Iran also reportedly returned a large number of S-300 systems, for use against Ukraine, which it had purchased from Russia in 2007, along with a quantity of its own Iranian-made version, the [[Bavar-373]], which has similar capabilities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Venckunas |first=Valius |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Russia sees return of Iran's S-300s to use in Ukraine – reports |url=https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/30740-iran-gives-s-300s-back-to-russia-to-use-in-ukraine-reports |access-date=April 15, 2022 |website=Aerotime}}</ref> Iran Foreign Minister [[Hossein Amir-Abdollahian|Amir Abdollahian]] refuted allegations of arms transfers to Russia in a call with Ukraine Foreign Minister [[Dmytro Kuleba]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1514215291236061187 |user=DmytroKuleba |title=Call with FM Hossein Amir Abdollahian. Iran stands against Russia's war on Ukraine, supports a diplomatic solution. Grateful to FM Abdollahian for refuting allegations of arms transfers to Russia with the help of Iranian companies, as well as for the medical team sent to Ukraine. |first=Dmytro |last=Kuleba |author-link=Dmytro Kuleba |language=en}}</ref>

On 8 July, the governor of the Mykolaiv Oblast, Vitaly Kim, claimed that Russia had been using S-300 missiles in a land-attack role by fitting them with GPS guidance and that some 12 missiles were fired using such guidance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newdick |first=Thomas |date=2022-07-08 |title=Russia Now Firing S-300 Surface-To-Air Missiles At Land Targets In Ukraine: Official |url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/russia-now-firing-s-300-surface-to-air-missiles-at-land-targets-in-ukraine-official |access-date=2022-07-10 |website=The Drive |language=en}}</ref> On 30 September, ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' reported the claim of [[Kyrylo Tymoshenko]], an adviser to President Zelenskyy, that 16 Russian S-300 missiles configured for ground-attack struck near [[Zaporizhzhia]], killing at least 30 civilians and wounding 50 others.<ref name="WSJ-S300">{{Cite news |last=Malsin |first=Jared |date=30 September 2022 |title=Ukrainian Forces Move to Surround Russian Troops in Key City as Putin Lays Claim to Regions |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-attack-kills-dozens-of-civilians-in-ukraine-hours-before-planned-annexations-11664531345 |access-date=1 October 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220930174952/https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/russian-attack-kills-dozens-of-civilians-in-ukraine-hours-before-planned-annexations-11664531345 |archive-date=2022-09-30}}</ref> Debris from S-300 missiles was found after having struck buildings in [[Kharkiv]] on 8 October.<ref name="bbc1" /> Analysts from McKenzie Intelligence Services and the [[Center for Strategic and International Studies]] said that these missiles were likely from Russian systems repurposed for ground attack due to the dwindling stock of more precise dedicated anti-surface missiles.<ref name="bbc1">{{Cite news |last1=Cheetham |first1=Josh |last2=Partridge |first2=Chris |last3=Spencer |first3=Thomas |last4=Horton |first4=Jake |last5=Palumbo |first5=Daniele |date=14 October 2022 |title=War in Ukraine: Is Russia's stock of weapons running low? |publisher=[[BBC News]] |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-63247287 |access-date=16 October 2022}}</ref>

Stationary surface targets do not necessarily require retrofitting, as the original design accommodates them – particularly those that emit radiation, such as radars, which S-300 missiles can target precisely with [[track-via-missile|onboard radiation tracking]].<ref name="naviny.by" /> However, some of the reported surface-to-surface missile strikes by S-300 missiles may actually be instances of Ukrainian S-300s failing to intercept targets, and subsequently [[Collateral damage|falling onto civilian areas]] on the ground. The most notable case of such unintentional strikes occurred on 15 November 2022, when a stray S-300 missile on a [[ballistic trajectory]] [[2022 missile explosion in Poland|fell]] near the village of [[Przewodow]] in Poland, killing 2.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 2022 |title=Biden said Ukraine air defence missile responsible for Poland blast – NATO source |publisher=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/biden-said-ukraine-air-defence-missile-responsible-poland-blast-nato-source-2022-11-16/ |access-date=17 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 2022 |title=Russia says Ukraine's S-300 air defence missile behind Poland blast |work=[[South China Morning Post]] |agency=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3199851/russia-says-ukraines-s-300-air-defence-missile-behind-poland-blast |access-date=17 November 2022}}</ref>

On 14 April 2023, [[Sloviansk]] was hit by seven S-300 missiles, which killed at least 11 people.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pfaffenbach |first=Kai |date=15 April 2023 |title=Eleven killed in Russian strike, Ukraine rescue teams sift through wreckage |publisher=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/five-dead-15-wounded-russian-strike-east-ukraine-city-governor-2023-04-14/ |access-date=15 April 2023}}</ref> Russian S-300 strikes in [[Pokrovsk Raion]] on 6 January 2024 killed 11 and injured 8 according to local officials.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Voitovych |first1=Olga |title=Eleven killed including five children in Russian strikes on eastern Ukrainian town |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/06/europe/russian-strikes-donetsk-eastern-ukraine-intl/index.html |website=[[CNN]] |access-date=7 January 2024 |language=en |date=6 January 2024}}</ref>

On 10 June 2024, Ukrainian forces launched an attack near Chornomorskiy in Crimea destroying S-300 missile launchers.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Service |first=RFE/RL's Ukrainian |title=Ukrainian Military Says It Destroyed Russian Antiaircraft Systems In Crimea |url=https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-swiss-peace-summit/32986402.html |access-date=2024-06-11 |work=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty |language=en}}</ref>

On 21 August 2024, the Ukrainian military claimed to have struck a Russian S-300 air defense system in Rostov Oblast possibly with a Neptune missile.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ukraine targeted Russian S-300 air defense system in Rostov Oblast, military claims |url=https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-targeted-russian-s-300-air-defense-system-in-rostov-oblast-military-says/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=The Kyiv Independent |author=Martin Fornusek |date=21 August 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ukraine targets Russian S-300 missile system in Rostov Region |url=https://defence-blog.com/ukraine-targets-russian-s-300-missile-system-in-rostov-region/ |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=Defence Blog |author=Dylan Malyasov |date=21 August 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Operators and other versions==
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[[File:S300.jpg|thumb| An S-300 of the [[Armenian Air Force]] during a parade in 2016]]
[[File:S-300BG Parade.jpg|thumb|An S-300 of the [[Bulgarian Air Force]]]]
[[File:S-300 - 2009 Moscow Victory Day Parade (2).jpg|thumb|Russian S-300PMU2 during the Victory Day Parade 2009]]
[[File:Ukrainian S-300P SAMs 2014 IMG 7672 04.JPG|thumb|Ukrainian S-300P launcher during a parade in 2014]]

The S-300 is mainly used in Eastern Europe and Asia, although sources are inconsistent about which countries possess the system.<ref name="cns">{{cite web |url=http://cns.miis.edu/cyprus/s300tdms.htm |title=The Russian S-300PMU-1 TMD System |first1=Michael |last1=Barletta |first2=Erik |last2=Jorgensen |first3=Peter |last3=Saracino |publisher=[[Monterey Institute of International Studies|James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies]] |date=July 1998 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101110211747/http://cns.miis.edu//cyprus/s300tdms.htm |archive-date=10 November 2010 }}</ref>

* {{ALG}} – 8 regiments of S-300PMU2<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kopp |first=Carlo |date=June 2011 |title=Proliferation of Advanced Surface to Air Missiles |url=https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-S-300-Proliferation.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928165040/http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-S-300-Proliferation.html |archive-date=28 September 2018 |access-date=25 September 2018 |publisher=[[Air Power Australia]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=S-300P (SA-10 Grumble) |url=http://www.missilethreat.com/missiledefensesystems/id.50/system_detail.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111004257/http://www.missilethreat.com/missiledefensesystems/id.50/system_detail.asp |archive-date=11 November 2011 |access-date=14 November 2011 |website=MissileThreat.com |publisher=[[Claremont Institute]]}}</ref>
* {{ARM}} – 50 systems, unknown variant<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Danielyan |first1=Emil |last2=Avetisian |first2=Tigran |date=2010-12-21 |title=Armenia Confirms Possession Of Sophisticated Missiles |publisher=[[Azatutyun]] |url=https://www.azatutyun.am/a/2254125.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824115842/https://www.azatutyun.am/a/2254125.html |archive-date=2023-08-24}}</ref>
* {{AZE}} bought two S-300PMU2 (SA-20B) SAM battalions for US$300 million in 2010, delivered in 2011<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIPRI Arms Transfers Database |url=https://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php |publisher=[[Stockholm International Peace Research Institute]]}}</ref>
* {{BLR}} – S-300PS systems delivered from Russia in 2007 to replace older S-300 model in the Belarusian inventory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2006 |title=Russia completes S-300PS deliveries to Belarus |url=http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Missiles-And-Rockets-2006/Russia-completes-S-300PS-deliveries-to-Belarus.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503102414/http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Missiles-And-Rockets-2006/Russia-completes-S-300PS-deliveries-to-Belarus.html |archive-date=3 May 2012 |access-date=7 August 2011 |publisher=[[Jane's]]}}</ref> Four divisions of S-300 missiles to be delivered in 2014.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
* {{BUL}} – 8 S-300 launchers in service as of 2024.<ref name="IISS2022_p26132">[[International Institute for Strategic Studies]]: The Military Balance 2024</ref> Divided into 2 units with 6 launchers each .<ref name="IISS2022_p2613">[[International Institute for Strategic Studies]]: The Military Balance 2024</ref>
* {{PRC}} – China first acquired the S-300PMU-1 in 1993, and later became the first customer of the S-300PMU-2, in 2004.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Gao |first=Charlie |date=15 June 2021 |title=HQ-9: China's Alternative to Russia's S-300 Missile Defense System |url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/hq-9-chinas-alternative-russias-s-300-missile-defense-system-187670 |magazine=[[The National Interest]]}}</ref><ref name="missilethreat.com">{{Cite web |date=2012-11-08 |title=Hongqi-10 (HQ-10) |url=http://missilethreat.com/defense-systems/hongqi-10-hq-10/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405072843/http://missilethreat.com/defense-systems/hongqi-10-hq-10/ |archive-date=5 April 2013 |access-date=5 September 2008 |website=MissileThreat.com |publisher=[[Claremont Institute]]}}</ref> China also built the [[HQ-15]] with the maximum range upgraded from {{convert|150|to|200|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The total number of the S-300PMU/1/2 and HQ-15/18 batteries in the PLA are approximately 40 and 60, respectively, as of 2008. The total number of the missiles is well above 1,600, with about 300 launcher platforms.<ref name="sinodefence1">{{Cite web |date=2008-05-05 |title=S-300PMU (SA-10) Air Defence Missile System |url=http://www.sinodefence.com/army/surfacetoairmissile/s300.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080910213035/http://www.sinodefence.com/army/surfacetoairmissile/s300.asp |archive-date=10 September 2008 |access-date=5 September 2008 |website=SinoDefence.com}}</ref> Five such SAM battalions are deployed and in active duty around the Beijing region, six battalions are in the Taiwan strait region, and the rest are in major cities such as Shanghai, Chengdu, and Dalian. Two Rif (SA-N-6) systems were purchased in 2002 for the Chinese Navy's Type 051C destroyers. By 2011, China had obtained 15 battalions (4 systems) of the S-300PMU-2.{{citation needed|date=August 2023}}
* {{EGY}} – The S-300VM "Antey-2500" missile system was ordered in 2014, as part of a billion-dollar Egyptian-Russian arms deal signed later that year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nkala |first=Oscar |date=24 November 2015 |title=Egypt, Russia Negotiating Missile Sale |url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2015/11/24/egypt-russia-negotiating-missile-sale/76330914/ |access-date=24 November 2015 |website=[[Defense News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Nikolsky |first=Alexey |date=2014-09-24 |title='Рособоронэкспорт' поставит в Египет зенитные системы С-300ВМ |language=ru |trans-title=Rosoboronexport to supply S-300VM anti-aircraft systems to Egypt |work=[[Vedomosti]] |url=https://www.vedomosti.ru/politics/articles/2014/09/24/pro-na-gusenicah |url-status=live |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408115923/https://www.vedomosti.ru/politics/articles/2014/09/24/pro-na-gusenicah |archive-date=2016-04-08}}</ref> The $1 billion contract comprises 4 batteries, a command post and other external elements.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-03-06 |title=Источник: Россия поставит Египту полк систем ПВО 'Антей-2500' до конца 2016 года |language=ru |trans-title=Source: Russia to supply Egypt with Antey-2500 air defense system regiment by the end of 2016 |publisher=[[TASS]] |url=https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/1812666 |url-status=live |access-date=1 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402201555/http://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/1812666 |archive-date=2 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-03-05 |title=В вооружениях не стесняться |language=ru |work=[[Kommersant]] |url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3566703 |access-date=6 March 2018}}</ref> In 2015, Russia started delivering the system components, and Egyptian soldiers began their training in Russian training centers.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}} By the end of 2017, all batteries had been delivered to Egypt.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-02-07 |title='Те, кто сегодня критикует Иран, будут бороться за него' |language=ru |work=[[Kommersant]] |url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3541181 |url-status=live |access-date=7 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308042136/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3541181?query=%D0%90%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B9-2500 |archive-date=8 March 2018}}</ref> Russia is in talks with Egypt on the delivery of additional Antey-2500 systems.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 February 2017 |title=Россия ведет с Турцией и Египтом переговоры по продаже С-400 |language=ru |trans-title=Russia in talks with Turkey and Egypt for the sale of the S-400 |publisher=[[NEWSru]] |url=https://www.newsru.com/finance/20feb2017/idex2017_c400.html |url-status=live |access-date=20 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222112213/https://www.newsru.com/finance/20feb2017/idex2017_c400.html |archive-date=22 February 2017}}</ref>
* {{IRN}} – Originally purchased in 2007. Russia maintained a self-imposed ban on the sale of the S-300 until the easing of some US sanctions as part of the [[Iran nuclear deal framework]] in April 2015 and subsequent [[Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action]]. Iran received four S-300PMU2 batteries from Russia in 2016, each consisting of a 96L6E target-acquisition radar, a 30N6E2 target-engagement radar, and four 5P85TE2 towed transporter-erector-launchers (TELs).<ref>{{Cite news |last=O'Connor |first=Sean |date=2017-07-13 |title=Iran deploys S-300 to Bushehr |work=[[Jane's Defence Weekly]] |url=http://www.janes.com/article/72263/iran-deploys-s-300-to-bushehr |url-status=dead |access-date=31 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831132435/http://www.janes.com/article/72263/iran-deploys-s-300-to-bushehr |archive-date=31 August 2017}}</ref> The systems are supported by two 64N6E2 battle-management radars and linked using FL-95 antenna masts. The S-300s are operated by the [[Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force]].  During air strikes on military targets in Iran in April and on Oct. 26 2024, Israeli aircraft disabled all of Iran's Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-17 |title=Iran dismisses need for Russia's S-400, touts domestic missile strength |url=https://www.iranintl.com/en/202411171565 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=iranintl.com |language=en}}</ref> after Iranian radar systems were “breached” causing their screens to freeze.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dangwal |first=Ashish |date=2024-10-29 |title=F-35 vs S-400 Predecessor: After Reports Of F-35 'Struggling' Against S-300, Israel Manages To Decimate Iran's AD Systems |url=https://www.eurasiantimes.com/f-35-vs-s-400-predecessor-after/#google_vignette |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=EURASIAN TIMES |language=en-US}}</ref>
* {{KAZ}}<ref name="inbsite.com" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-12-10 |title=Казахстан получит бесплатно до десяти комплексов С-300 |trans-title=Kazakhstan will receive up to ten S-300 complexes free of charge |url=https://vesti.kz/kazakhstan/kazahstan-poluchit-besplatno-do-desyati-kompleksov-s-300-71641/ |access-date=13 August 2012 |publisher=Vesti.kz |language=ru}}</ref> – 10 battalions after the refurbishment (PS – version)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kovalenko |first=Olga |date=4 March 2009 |title=Казахстан и РФ подписали контракт на поставку дивизионов С-300 |trans-title=Kazakhstan and Russia signed a contract for the supply of S-300 divisions |url=https://ria.ru/20090304/163779332.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208100824/http://ria.ru/defense_safety/20090304/163779332.html |archive-date=8 December 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 |publisher=[[RIA Novosti]] |language=ru}}</ref> (2009 or later), 5 free of charge (2014),<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 January 2014 |title=Россия безвозмездно поставит Казахстану пять дивизионов ЗРС С-300 |language=ru |trans-title=Russia will supply Kazakhstan with five divisions of S-300 air defense systems free of charge |publisher=[[Interfax]] |url=https://www.interfax.ru/world/355149 |url-status=live |access-date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208160441/http://www.interfax.ru/world/355149 |archive-date=8 December 2015}}</ref> and 5 free of charge (2015).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-08-12 |title=Минобороны РФ безвозмездно передало Казахстану пять зенитно-ракетных комплексов |trans-title=The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation donated five anti-aircraft missile systems to Kazakhstan |url=https://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/2182631 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208211253/http://tass.ru/armiya-i-opk/2182631 |archive-date=8 December 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 |publisher=[[TASS]] |language=ru}}</ref>
* {{PRK}} – North Korea has conducted tests with a system called [[Pongae-5]] (KN-06).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2011-06-14 |title=N.Korea 'Successfully Test Fired Short-Range Missile' |work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |url=https://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/06/14/2011061400518.html |url-status=live |access-date=22 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105111431/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/06/14/2011061400518.html |archive-date=5 January 2019}}</ref>
* {{RUS}} – All variations. (1900 (S-300PT/PS/PMU, 200 S-300V/S-300V1 in 2010)),<ref>{{Cite report |title=The Military Balance 2010 |author=International Institute for Strategic Studies |date=2010 |publisher=[[Routledge]] |issn=0459-7222 |author-link=International Institute for Strategic Studies |pages=222, 223}}</ref> 2000 total launchers.<ref name="warfare1">{{Cite web |title=SA-20 GARGOYLE / S-300 /PMU/2/3 |url=http://warfare.be/db/catid/264/linkid/1695/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025102234/http://warfare.be/db/catid/264/linkid/1695/ |archive-date=2013-10-25 |access-date=23 September 2010 |website=Warfare.be}}</ref> All production in 1994 (actually 1990) or older, all the S-300PM complexes have been repairing and upgrading (Favorit-S).<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 August 2011 |title=Россия прекращает выпуск ракетных комплексов С-300 и готовится участвовать в евроПРО с новейшими С-500 |trans-title=Russia stops production of S-300 missile systems and prepares to participate in European missile defense with the latest S-500 |url=http://www.newsru.com/russia/15aug2011/pvo.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319142253/http://www.newsru.com/russia/15aug2011/pvo.html |archive-date=19 March 2012 |access-date=13 August 2012 |publisher=[[NEWSru]] |language=ru}}</ref> The S-300P/PT has been retired before 2008, some S-300PS are in service, but were to be retired in 2012–2013. Modernization of all S-300P units to the S-300PM1 version was to end in 2014. The useful life of each was increased by 5 years. PM 1 was upgraded to version PM 2. By 2015, the S-300V4 was to have been delivered. Modernization of all S-300Vs to S-300V4s was to end in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zaremba |first=Stakhiy |date=2012-03-28 |title=Модернизация до уровня ЗРС С-300В4 ПВО сухопутных войск полностью завершится в 2012 году |url=http://www.arms-expo.ru/049057054048124050055050051048.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329092904/http://www.arms-expo.ru/049057054048124050055050051048.html |archive-date=29 March 2012 |access-date=13 August 2012 |publisher=Оружие России |language=ru}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-03-12 |title=Минобороны РФ подписало трехлетний контракт на поставку ЗРС С-300В4 |trans-title=The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation signed a three-year contract for the supply of S-300V4 air defense systems |url=http://warsonline.info/pvo/minoboroni-rf-podpisal-trechletniy-kontrakt-na-postavku-zrs-s-300v4.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023063356/http://warsonline.info/pvo/minoboroni-rf-podpisal-trechletniy-kontrakt-na-postavku-zrs-s-300v4.html |archive-date=23 October 2013 |access-date=13 August 2012 |publisher=Warsonline.info |language=ru}}</ref>
* {{UKR}} – S-300PT, S-300PS, S-300PMU, S-300V1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Air defense machinery and equipment |url=https://en.uos.ua/produktsiya/tehnika-pvo |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104181717/https://en.uos.ua/produktsiya/tehnika-pvo |archive-date=2020-11-04 |publisher=[[Ukrspecexport]]}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=August 2023}} Only six systems were kept in working order between 2004 and 2014; as a result, only 40% of Ukrainian S-300 systems were in good condition prior to 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-12-22 |title=Украинская рулетка: 20-летние С-300 попадают в цель один раз из четырех &#124; Ракетная техника |trans-title=Ukrainian roulette: 20-year-old S-300s hit the target once in four |url=http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/news/ukrainskaya-ruletka-20-letnie-s-300-popadayut-v-cel-odin-raz-iz-chetyreh/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022154957/http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/news/ukrainskaya-ruletka-20-letnie-s-300-popadayut-v-cel-odin-raz-iz-chetyreh/ |archive-date=22 October 2013 |access-date=13 August 2012 |language=ru}}</ref> Due to the [[Russo-Ukrainian War|war with Russia]], Ukraine started repairing and bringing back to service several armaments, including several S-300 batteries,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-09-06 |title=Ukrainian Air Force received refurbished anti-aircraft S-300PS missile system |language=en |publisher=[[UNIAN]] |url=https://www.unian.info/economics/1505429-ukrainian-air-force-received-refurbished-anti-aircraft-s-300ps-missile-system.html |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907142449/http://www.unian.info/economics/1505429-ukrainian-air-force-received-refurbished-anti-aircraft-s-300ps-missile-system.html |archive-date=2016-09-07}}</ref> with at least 4 batteries overhauled in 2014–15. 34 launchers remained in [[Crimea]] after the [[2014 Russian annexation of Crimea]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 April 2014 |title=Путин рассказал про украинские С-300 в Крыму. Что с ними стало? |language=ru |trans-title=Putin spoke about Ukrainian S-300s in Crimea. What happened to them? |work=[[Moskovskij Komsomolets]] |url=http://www.mk.ru/politics/article/2014/04/17/1016068-putin-rasskazal-pro-ukrainskie-s300-v-kryimu-chto-s-nimi-stalo.html |url-status=live |access-date=7 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802164017/http://www.mk.ru/politics/article/2014/04/17/1016068-putin-rasskazal-pro-ukrainskie-s300-v-kryimu-chto-s-nimi-stalo.html |archive-date=2 August 2016}}</ref> Prior to the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]], the country had around 100 batteries.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-03-19 |title=Boosting Ukraine's anti-air batteries proves easier said than done |language=en |publisher=[[France 24]] |agency=[[Agence France-Presse]] |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220319-boosting-ukraine-s-anti-air-batteries-proves-easier-said-than-done |access-date=2022-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Episkopos |first=Mark |date=2022-03-24 |title=Russia Claims Another Kill on Ukrainian S-300 Air Defense Systems |url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/russia-claims-another-kill-ukrainian-s-300-air-defense-systems-201443 |magazine=[[The National Interest]] |language=en |access-date=2022-04-08}}</ref> It received an additional battery from Slovakia in April 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-08 |title=Slovakia says it has given S-300 air defence system to Ukraine |language=en |publisher=[[Al Jazeera English]] |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/4/8/slovakia-says-it-has-given-s-300-air-defence-system-to-ukraine |access-date=2022-04-09}}</ref>
* {{VEN}} – Ordered 2 battalions of [[S-300VM]] "Antey-2500", which were delivered in May 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kroth |first=Olivia |date=2012-06-22 |title=Venezuela's partnership with Russia: An emblematic step |language=en |publisher=[[Pravda.ru]] |url=https://english.pravda.ru/russia/121459-venezuela_russia/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925024415/http://english.pravda.ru/russia/economics/23-06-2012/121459-venezuela_russia-0/ |archive-date=2012-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2013-04-10 |title=Indigo Guevara Venezuela receives its First S-300VM |magazine=[[Jane's Defence Weekly]] |page=C 6}}</ref>
* {{VIE}} – Bought two S-300PMU-1 systems (12 launchers) for nearly $300 million<ref name="asiatimes">{{Cite news |last=Blagov |first=Sergei |date=5 September 2003 |title=Russian missiles to guard sky over Vietnam |work=[[Asia Times]] |url=http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Central_Asia/EI05Ag02.html |url-status=unfit |access-date=3 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630014214/http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Central_Asia/EI05Ag02.html |archive-date=30 June 2012}}</ref> and RLS 96L6 after 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-05-05 |title=96Л6-1 / 96Л6Е Всевысотный обнаружитель |trans-title=96L6-1 / 96L6E All-altitude detector |url=http://militaryrussia.ru/blog/topic-805.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151201161734/http://militaryrussia.ru/blog/topic-805.html |archive-date=1 December 2015 |access-date=27 November 2015 |website=militaryrussia.ru |language=ru}}</ref> The systems were likely upgraded to the S-300PMU2 standard.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Gady |first=Franz-Stefan |date=2016-08-10 |title=Vietnam Deploys Precision-Guided Rocket Artillery in South China Sea |url=https://thediplomat.com/2016/08/vietnam-deploys-precision-guided-rocket-artillery-in-south-china-sea/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[The Diplomat (magazine)|The Diplomat]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827130334/https://thediplomat.com/2016/08/vietnam-deploys-precision-guided-rocket-artillery-in-south-china-sea/ |archive-date=27 August 2017 |access-date=27 August 2017}}</ref>

===Former operators===
* {{CZS}} – One battalion created in 1990. Passed to Slovakia in 1993.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2011 |title=Wojska Rakietowe Obrony Powietrznej Czechosłowacji |trans-title=Air Defense Missile Forces of Czechoslovakia |url=http://www.infowsparcie.net/wria/o_autorze/czechoslowacja_wrop_v_4_3.html |access-date=2023-07-25 |language=pl}}</ref>
* {{GDR}} – One S-300PMU system delivered in 1989.{{Sfn|Biedermann|Gebbert|Kerner|2012|pp=19,117–120}} Inspected by [[West German Air Force]] personnel in late August 1990.{{Sfn|Biedermann|Gebbert|Kerner|2012|pp=144–151}} Returned to the Soviet Union in September 1990 as "sensitive technology" after negotiations between East Germany and the USSR.{{Sfn|Biedermann|Gebbert|Kerner|2012|pp=20,151}}
* {{GRC}} – An S-300 PMU1 system acquired after the [[Cyprus Missile Crisis]] and operated by [[Hellenic Air Force#Air Defense|HAF]] on [[Crete]], consisting of 1 regiment/4 systems/8 fire units/32 launchers / 175 missiles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIPRI Military Expenditure Database |url=https://milex.sipri.org/sipri |publisher=[[Stockholm International Peace Research Institute]]}}</ref> Greece first fired an S-300 during the White Eagle 2013 military exercise, which was the first time it was used since it had been bought 15 years earlier.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 December 2013 |title=Βολή Οπλικού Συστήματος S-300 – AT 103/2013 |trans-title=Firing of S-300 Weapon System – AT 103/2013 |url=https://www.haf.gr/2013/12/volh-opl/ |access-date=3 March 2024 |website=Hellenic Airforce |language=el}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 December 2013 |title=Greece conducts first test launch of S-300 missile system |url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsgreece-conducts-first-test-launch-of-s-300-missile-system-4147293/ |access-date=3 March 2024 |website=Airforce Technology}}</ref> According to Greek Defence Minister [[Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos|Nikos Panagiotopoulos]] Greece was prepared to transfer its S-300 system to Ukraine in exchange for a PAC-3 [[Patriot missile]] system. Additionally stating that: "The same procedure applies to any other Russian made air defense system that they may want to send to Ukraine."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iddon |first=Paul |date=19 December 2022 |title=Ukraine May Finally Get Greece's Russian S-300 Missiles |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauliddon/2022/12/19/ukraine-may-finally-get-greeces-russian-s-300-missiles/ |access-date=3 March 2024 |website=Forbes}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=S-300 PMU1 |url=http://www.haf.gr/en/mission/weapons/weapon.asp?id=32 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131123151447/http://www.haf.gr/en/mission/weapons/weapon.asp?id=32 |archive-date=23 November 2013 |access-date=21 May 2013 |publisher=[[Hellenic Air Force]]}}</ref> However,  ultimately, the Greek [[Prime minister|PM]] [[Kyriakos Mitsotakis]] denied Greece's preparedness to send the S-300 to Ukraine for concerns that this move would create a gap in Greece's air defence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 September 2022 |title=Μητσοτάκης: Δεν θα στείλουμε S-300 στην Ουκρανία |trans-title=Mitsotakis: We will not send S-300 to Ukraine |url=https://www.protothema.gr/politics/article/1283112/mitsotakis-den-tha-steiloume-s-300-stin-oukrania/ |website=Proto Thema |language=el |trans-quote="The Prime Minister replied categorically, saying that there is no question of sending the S-300 air defence missile systems to Ukraine and added that any support to Ukraine would not be at the expense of the country's defence."}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nedos |first=Vassilis |date=22 February 2023 |title=No transfer of S-300s to Ukraine |url=https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1205258/no-transfer-of-s-300s-to-ukraine/ |access-date=3 March 2024 |website=Ekathimerini |quote="Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed Greece’s clear refusal to the possibility of sending Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine during a dinner in honor of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Athens on Monday evening."}}</ref> Despite initially being wanted by Ukraine, the Hellenic Air Force will be sending the S-300 to Armenia.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Saballa |first1=Joe |title=Greece Picks Armenia Over Ukraine to Receive Obsolete Air Defense Systems |url=https://thedefensepost.com/2024/11/27/greece-armenia-ukraine-weapons/ |website=thedefensepost.com |date=27 November 2024 |publisher=The Defense Post |access-date=28 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauliddon/2024/11/30/why-greece-would-choose-armenia-to-transfer-its-russian-s-300-missiles/#:~:text=Greece%20has%20reportedly%20decided%20to,transfer%20these%20systems%20to%20Ukraine | title=Why Greece Would Choose Armenia to Transfer Its Russian S-300 Missiles | website=[[Forbes]] }}</ref>
* {{SVK}} – One S-300PMU battery and 48 5V55R missiles inherited from Czechoslovakia. 3 missiles were fired during an exercise in Bulgaria in 2015.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Žiak |first=Jozef |title=Slovenské rakety nad Čiernym morom |trans-title=Slovak missiles over the Black Sea |url=https://www.mod.gov.sk/data/att/107234.pdf |url-status=live |magazine=Obrana |language=sk |publisher=[[Ministry of Defence (Slovakia)|Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic]] |pages=16–19 |issn=1336-1910 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817092222/http://www.mosr.sk/data/disk/casopis/Obrana_10_2015.pdf |archive-date=17 August 2017 |access-date=29 July 2017}}</ref> The battery was donated to Ukraine in April 2022 in response to the [[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Muller |first=Robert |date=8 April 2022 |title=Slovakia gives S-300 air defence system to Ukraine |publisher=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/slovakia-gives-s-300-air-defence-system-ukraine-prime-minister-2022-04-08/ |access-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408121104/https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/slovakia-gives-s-300-air-defence-system-ukraine-prime-minister-2022-04-08/ |archive-date=8 April 2022}}</ref>
* {{flag|Ba'athist Syria}} – An order for 6 systems was signed in 2010.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 May 2013 |title=В Дамаске будут следить за переговорами Путина и Кэмерона |language=ru |trans-title=Damascus to monitor talks between Putin and Cameron |publisher=[[Russia-24]] |url=https://www.vesti.ru/article/2006176 |url-status=live |access-date=13 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003101207/https://www.vesti.ru/doc.html?id=1083052 |archive-date=3 October 2018}}</ref> Syrian crews underwent training in Russia, and some of the S-300 components were delivered to Syria in 2013. Later, due to the weapons embargo against Syria and at the request of Israel, the deliveries were halted.{{efn|Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the acceleration of highly advanced Russian weapons supplies to Syria. Referring to S-300 anti-air systems and the nuclear-capable [[9K720 Iskander]] (NATO reporting name SS-26 Stone) surface missiles. Since [[Syrian Air Defense Force]] teams have already trained in the Russian Federation on the handling of the S-300 interceptor batteries, they can go into service as soon as they are landed by one of Russia's daily airlifts to Syria. Russian air defence officials will supervise their deployment and prepare them for operation.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Walker |first1=Shaun |last2=McDonald-Gibson |first2=Charlotte |author-link2=Charlotte McDonald-Gibson |last3=Morris |first3=Nigel |date=29 May 2013 |title=Russia stokes fears of an arms race with threat to deliver anti-aircraft missiles to Syria's Assad regime |work=[[The Independent]] |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/russia-stokes-fears-of-an-arms-race-with-threat-to-deliver-antiaircraft-missiles-to-syrian-regime-8634578.html |url-status=live |access-date=4 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130529000058/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/russia-stokes-fears-of-an-arms-race-with-threat-to-deliver-antiaircraft-missiles-to-syrian-regime-8634578.html |archive-date=29 May 2013}}</ref> According to President Vladimir Putin, components of the S-300 have been delivered to Syria but the delivery has not been completed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-09-04 |title=Putin warns West on Syria |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/vladimir-putin-russia-syria-096243 |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=POLITICO |language=en}}</ref> 2 SA-20B (4 batalions), contract 2010, fully prepared in 2012. Centre for Analysis of World Arms Trade (armstrade.org/english.shtml) SA-20B actually received in 2013<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-09-04 |title=ЦАМТО: Сирийские ЗРС С-300 достигнут боеготовности не ранее конца 2014 года |language=ru |trans-title=TsAMTO: Syrian S-300 air defense systems will reach combat readiness no earlier than the end of 2014 |work=[[Vzglyad (newspaper)|Vzglyad]] |url=https://vz.ru/news/2013/9/4/648611.html |url-status=live |access-date=21 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925065149/https://vz.ru/news/2013/9/4/648611.html |archive-date=25 September 2018}}</ref>}} After the [[2015 Russian Sukhoi Su-24 shootdown|Russian Su-24 shootdown in November 2015]], S-300 missile batteries were officially deployed to [[Latakia]] province for the protection of the [[Russian naval facility in Tartus|Russian naval base]] and warships at [[Tartus]]. These are operated by Russian crews.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} Russia was reconsidering deliveries of the S-300 to Syria after the [[2018 missile strikes against Syria|missile strikes against Syria in April 2018]], but this did not happen.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}} Following the Syrian military's [[Syria missile strikes (September 2018)|downing of a Russian Il-20 aircraft]] in Syria in September 2018, using a [[S-200 (missile)|S-200]] system (for which Russia held Israel responsible), Russian defense minister [[Sergei Shoigu]] on 24 September said that within two weeks, the Syrian Army would receive S-300 systems. Though the S-300 variant was not specified, the stated range of the system was to be {{convert|250|km}}.<ref name="tassshoigus300">{{Cite news |date=2018-09-24 |title=Syria to get Russia's S-300 air-defense missile system within two weeks |publisher=[[TASS]] |url=https://tass.com/defense/1022844 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924131847/http://tass.com/defense/1022844 |archive-date=2018-09-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-24 |title=Гутенев: реакция Израиля на инцидент с Ил-20 вынудила РФ на поставки С-300 в Сирию – ТАСС |trans-title=Gutenev: Israel's reaction to the Il-20 incident forced Russia to supply S-300s to Syria |url=https://tass.ru/politika/5597868 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924161751/https://tass.ru/politika/5597868 |archive-date=2018-09-24 |publisher=[[TASS]] |language=ru}}</ref><ref name="shoigukommer">{{Cite news |date=2018-09-24 |title=Россия передаст Сирии С-300 в течение двух недель |language=ru |trans-title=Russia to hand over S-300 to Syria within two weeks |work=[[Kommersant]] |url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3751224 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924113904/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3751224 |archive-date=2018-09-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-09-24 |title=Путин обсудил с Асадом поставки российских комплексов С-300 в Сирию |language=ru |trans-title=Putin discussed the supply of Russian S-300 systems to Syria with Assad |publisher=[[TASS]] |url=https://tass.ru/politika/5597646 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924125629/https://tass.ru/politika/5597646 |archive-date=2018-09-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-09-24 |title=Израиль может попытаться помешать поставке С-300 в Сирию, считает эксперт |language=ru |trans-title=Israel may try to prevent the supply of S-300 to Syria, expert says |publisher=[[RIA Novosti]] |url=https://ria.ru/20180924/1529218044.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924190437/https://ria.ru/syria/20180924/1529218044.html |archive-date=2018-09-24}}</ref> On 2 October 2018, Shoigu told President Putin during a broadcast meeting that the delivery of the S-300 system to Syria had been completed a day prior.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 October 2018 |title=Russia completes delivery of S-300 system to Syria |publisher=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-russia-s300/russia-completes-delivery-of-s-300-system-to-syria-idUSKCN1MC2FT |url-status=live |access-date=6 October 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181006141429/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-russia-s300/russia-completes-delivery-of-s-300-system-to-syria-idUSKCN1MC2FT |archive-date=6 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Binnie |first1=Jeremy |last2=Ripley |first2=Tim |date=5 October 2018 |title=Russia announces Syrian S-300 delivery |url=https://www.janes.com/article/83576/russia-announces-syrian-s-300-delivery |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005120839/https://www.janes.com/article/83576/russia-announces-syrian-s-300-delivery |archive-date=2018-10-05 |access-date=6 October 2018 |website=[[Jane's Defence Weekly]]}}</ref> On 8 October 2018, the Russian news agency [[TASS]] reported that three S-300PM battalions had been given to Syria free of charge, citing "On 1 October three battalion sets of S-300PM systems of eight launchers each were delivered to Syria". According to the source, the deliveries also included more than 100 surface-to-air missiles for each battalion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 October 2018 |title=Three Russian S-300PM battalion sets delivered to Syria free of charge – source |url=https://tass.com/defense/1025020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013164910/http://tass.com/defense/1025020 |archive-date=13 October 2018 |access-date=13 October 2018 |publisher=[[TASS]]}}</ref> It is operated by the [[Syrian Air Defense Force]]. In 2022, the systems were removed from Syria.
* {{USSR}} – Passed onto successor states.

=== Evaluation-only operators ===
* {{USA}} – S-300P, devoid of electronics, purchased from Belarus in 1994.<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 March 1995 |title=Продажа комплекса С-300: расследование |language=ru |trans-title=Sale of the S-300 complex: investigation |work=[[Kommersant]] |url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/103833 |url-status=live |access-date=22 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822113529/https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/103833 |archive-date=22 August 2018}}</ref> S-300V was purchased in Russia officially in the 1990s{{Clarify|date=September 2016}} (complete set (except for 9S32 GRILL PAN multi-channel guidance radar)).<ref>{{Cite news |date=2006-09-20 |title=Соло на органе из ракетных труб |language=ru |publisher=[[RIA Novosti]] |url=http://www15.rian.ru/ruharakter/20060920/54082336.html |url-status=dead |access-date=2015-08-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022154209/http://www15.rian.ru/ruharakter/20060920/54082336.html |archive-date=22 October 2013}}</ref>

===Cancelled===
* {{CYP}} – S-300 PMU1 system transferred to Greece after the [[Cyprus Missile Crisis]] and operated by the [[Hellenic Air Force#Air Defense|HAF]] on [[Crete]].

==See also==

* [[Comparison of anti-ballistic missile systems]]
* [[List of surface-to-air missiles|List of medium-range and long-range SAMs]]

* {{lwc|Bavar 373}}
* {{lwc|HQ-9}}
* {{lwc|HQ-22}}
* {{lwc|S-350E Vityaz 50R6}}
* {{lwc|S-400 missile system}}
* {{lwc|S-500 missile system}}
* {{lwc|Patriot missile system}}

==Gallery==

'''S-300V'''

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|File:S-300V - Engineering technologies 2012 (9).jpg
 |alt1=9A83 TELAR.
 |9A83 TELAR.
|File:S-300V - 9A82 TELAR.jpg
 |alt2=S-300V Launcher 9A82.
 |S-300V Launcher 9A82.
|File:S-300V - Engineering technologies 2012 (1).jpg
 |alt3=9S19M2 Imbir acquisition radar.
 |9S19M2 Imbir acquisition radar.
|File:S-300V - Engineering technologies 2012 (4).jpg
 |alt4=9S15M Obzor-3 round sight acquisition radar.
 |9S15M Obzor-3 round sight acquisition radar.
|File:9S457 self-propelled command post (1).jpg
 |alt5=9S457 self-propelled command post.
 |9S457 self-propelled command post.
|File:S-300V - Engineering technologies 2012 (11).jpg
 |alt6=9S32 multichannel missile engagement guidance radar.
 |9S32 multichannel missile engagement guidance radar.
|File:ZRS S-300V1 2007 G1.jpg
 |alt7=S-300V with 9M83 missiles.
 |S-300V with 9M83 missiles.
|File:Caracas, Canciller Ricardo Patiño participó en los actos de conmemoración de la muerte de Hugo Chávez (12960871573).jpg
 |alt8=S-300VM during a 2014 display in [[Caracas]], [[Venezuela]].
 |S-300VM during a 2014 display in [[Caracas]], [[Venezuela]].
}}

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'''S-300P'''/'''PT'''/'''PS'''

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|File:Транспортно-пусковой_контейнер_c_ЗУР_5В55_ЗРК_С-300П_-_Парка_Патриот_01.jpg
 |alt1=Transport-launch container with a 5V55 surface-to-air missile for the S-300P.
 |Transport-launch container with a 5V55 surface-to-air missile for the S-300P.
|File:Ukrainian S-300P SAMs 2014 IMG 7672 03.JPG
 |alt2=Ukrainian S-300 medium-range anti-aircraft missile system during a training march before the Independence Day parade, August 22, 2014, Kyiv, Ukraine.
 |Ukrainian S-300 launcher in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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 |alt9=Croatian S-300 system 1998 in Istria.
 |Croatian S-300 system 1998 in Istria.-->
|File:Bulgarian sa-10 launcher.jpg
 |alt3=S-300P system operated by the Bulgarian military.
 |S-300P system operated by the Bulgarian military.
|File:Пусковая_установка_5П85-1_ЗРК_С-300ПТ_-_Парка_Патриот_02.jpg
 |alt4=5P85-1 launcher for the S-300PT.
 |5P85-1 launcher for the S-300PT.
|File:S-300PT_SAM_-2.jpg
 |alt5=The 5P85-1 launcher for S-300PT displayed at the Air Defense History Museum in [[Zarya, Balashikha|Zarya]], [[Moscow Oblast]].
 |The 5P85-1 launcher for S-300PT displayed at the Air Defense History Museum in [[Zarya, Balashikha|Zarya]].
|File:ZRS_S-300PS_2005_G1.jpg
 |alt6=S-300PS surface-to-air missile launcher at a Ukrainian Air Force Museum in [[Vinnitsa]].
 |S-300PS surface-to-air missile launcher at a Ukrainian Air Force Museum in [[Vinnitsa]].
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'''S-300PMU2'''

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|File:S-300PMU2%26KrAZ-260-MAKS-2007.jpg
 |alt1=KrAZ-260 tractor-trailer of an S-300PMU2 SAM system.
 |KrAZ-260 tractor-trailer of an S-300PMU2 SAM system.
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 |alt9=Ukrainian KrAZ-6446 forming part of an S-300 system.
 |Ukrainian KrAZ-6446 forming part of an S-300 system.-->
|File:Military parade in Baku on an Army Day32.jpg
 |alt2=The 5P85TE2 of an S-300PMU2 SAM on parade in [[Baku]] in 2011.
 |The 5P85TE2 of an S-300PMU2 SAM on parade in [[Baku]] in 2011.
|File:S-300 - 2009 Moscow Victory Day Parade (5).jpg
 |alt3=S-300PMU2 during rehearsal for the 2009 Victory Day parade.
 |S-300PMU2 during rehearsal for the 2009 Victory Day parade.
|File:RIAN_archive_842938_Military_exercises_of_Guards_Engineer_Brigade_and_Engineer_Camouflage_Regiment_of_Russian_army.jpg
 |alt4=Installing inflatable decoys of the S-300S-300PMU2 during a Russian army exercise by the Guards Engineer Brigade and the Engineer Camouflage Regiment.
 |Installing inflatable decoys of the S-300S-300PMU2 during a Russian army exercise by the Guards Engineer Brigade and the Engineer Camouflage Regiment.
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==Notes==
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==References==
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===Sources===
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*{{Cite book |editor-last=Biedermann |editor-first=Bernd |title=Der Fla-Raketenkomplex S-300PMU in der NVA |editor-last2=Gebbert |editor-first2=Jürgen |editor-last3=Kerner |editor-first3=Wolfgang |publisher=Steffen Verlag |year=2012 |isbn=9783942477222 |language=de |oclc=839696019}}
*{{cite book |last1=Zaloga |first1=Steven J. |title=The Russian S-300 and S-400 missile systems |date=2023 |publisher=Osprey Publishing |location=Oxford |isbn=978-1-4728-5376-9}}
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==External links==
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<!--Note: A lot of this information is confusing and conflicting but I believe I have correctly sorted it out in the descriptions above.-->
* [http://missilethreat.csis.org/defsys/s-300 S-300 | CSIS Missile Threat]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130424024817/http://www.almaz-antey.ru/en/catalogue/millitary_catalogue S-300 and various other system] (in English language) in the Russia (official developer site).
* Australian Air Power: [https://web.archive.org/web/20041214100723/http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Asia-Sams-Pt1.pdf Part 1] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20060723191844/http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Asia-Sams-Pt2.pdf Part 2]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060824043319/http://www.dtig.org/docs/S-300_Familie.pdf www.dtig.org] detailed overview of the S-300P & S-300V family.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110928142727/http://www.strategycenter.net/research/pubID.93/pub_detail.asp Almaz S-300 – China's "Offensive" Air Defence]
* [http://www.johnstonsarchive.net/nuclear/sovietmissiledes.html Soviet/Russian Missile Designations]
* [http://www.enemyforces.com/missiles/s300pmu2.htm S-300PMU2 Favorit] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724000634/http://www.enemyforces.com/missiles/s300pmu2.htm |date=24 July 2008 }} EnemyForces.com
* [http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Grumble-Gargoyle.html Almaz S-300P/PT/PS/PMU/PMU-1/PMU-2]
* [http://www.ausairpower.net/clamshell.html 76N6 Clam Shell Acquisition Radar]
* {{cite journal |url=http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Giant-Gladiator.html |title=Antey 9K81 S-300V – SA-12A/B Gladiator/Giant |pages=1 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date= 23 December 2006|website=ausairpower.net }}
* [http://rbase.new-factoria.ru/sites/default/files/missile/c300v/s-300vm-envel.jpg Matching of the Patriot (1/2/3) against the S-300 (v/ Antey 2500). In English. Used 8 parameters. Admonition. This test is not officially authenticated but not refuted.]
* [http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/07/asd_08_06_2015_dossier.pdf Aviation Week S-300 Surface-To-Air Missile System] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808002052/https://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/07/asd_08_06_2015_dossier.pdf |date=8 August 2019 }}
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