Question

    What is “S-400”, sometimes seen in the

    news?
    A An Israeli radar system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B India's anti-missile programme Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mobile surface-to-air missile system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A defence collaboration between Japan and South Korea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The S-400 Triumf is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system (SAM) designed by Russia. It is the most dangerous operationally deployed modern long-range SAM (MLR SAM) in the world. The system can engage all types of aerial targets including aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and ballistic and cruise missiles within a range of 400 km, at an altitude of up to 30 km. The system can track 100 airborne targets and engage six of them simultaneously.

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