| Language of Video Presentation: Russian (Русский Язык). 9K81 S-300V Antaeus (Russian: Антей) is part of the S-300 series of Russian long range Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (SAMS). The S-300 system was developed to defend against aircraft and cruise missiles for the Soviet Air Defence Forces; it was designed for the air defense of large industrial and administrative facilities, military bases, and control of airspace against enemy strike aircraft. The S-300 system was first deployed by the Soviet Union in 1979; subsequent variations were developed to also intercept ballistic missiles and is regarded as one of the most potent anti-aircraft missile systems currently fielded by any country. While most versions are mounted on 8X8 5P85-1 trucks serving as Mobile Launch Platform (MLP) vehicles and were produced by NPO Almaz, the 9K81 S-300V Antaeus (Russian: 9К81 С-300В Антей, NATO reporting name SA-12 Gladiator/Giant) are mounted on tracked vehicles, the MT-T transporters, and were built by Antey as opposed to Almaz; the V suffix stands for Войска (transliteration: Voyska, English for Ground Forces). It was created from the same project (hence the common S-300 designation) but different priorities resulted in a design quite different from the other versions. The tracks on the vehicle gives the S-300V better cross-country mobility than the S-300Ps on 8x8 wheeled transporters. It was designed to act as the top tier army air defence system, providing a defence against ballistic ... |
