9M96/9M96E2 (S-400)

Name 9M96/9M96E2 (S-400)
Image S-400_missile_9m96
Varient 9M96
9M96E2
Country of origin Russia
Type Medium range surface-to-air missile (SAM)
Range 120 km
Altitude 0.005-30 km
Length 5.7 m
Diameter 0.24 m
Fin span Not known
Mass 420 kg
Flight Duration Not known
Warhead 24 kg
Warhead yield Not known
Max Speed Mach 2.9
Mach 5.5 (Terminal phase)
Propulsion Not known
Engine Not known
Guidance Active radar homing
Launch platform 5P85TE2 transporter-erector-launcher/5P85SE2 on a trailer
Service period 2015-Present (9M96)
2019-Present (9M96E2)
Description The 9M96 is a short-to-medium-range missile used within the S-400 Triumf air defense system. Equipped with active radar homing for precise target acquisition, it possesses exceptional maneuverability, enabling it to effectively engage and neutralize highly agile aerial targets such as aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles. This high maneuverability is achieved through a dynamic control system that allows the missile to perform sharp turns and evasive maneuvers, making it a formidable weapon against sophisticated threats.
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