S-200 Dubna (SA-5 Gammon) Russian Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System
SA-5 Gammon
A very long range, medium-to-high altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.
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Basic Information
Name
S-200 Dubna (SA-5 Gammon) Russian Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System
Designation
SA-5 Gammon
Alternate Designation
SA-5 Gammon; S-200 Angara (Russian system designation)
S-200 Volga (Russian system designation)
S-200 Vega (Russian system designation)
V-860 (Russian missile designator)
5V28 (Russian missile designator)
Equipment Type
A very long range, medium-to-high altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1967
Description
The S-200 Volga (SA-5 Gammon**) is a Russian long-range, high-altitude strategic surface-to-air missile (SAM). It is a fixed-site, point defense SAM that relies on long-range early warning and ground control intercept radars (Big Back, Bar Lock, Tin Shield and Side Net ) for target tracking information and 5N62 series Square Pair** radar for fire control.
Ground Specifications
Active Protection
None
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
4929.6 km/h
Range
7.0 km
Variants
SA-5a (S-200A Angara)
This missile attained initial operating capability in 1962 on the "Tallinn line" with conventional warheads. System includes a V-860/5V21 or V-860P/5V21A missile; range, 88 mi (160 km); and ceiling, 66,000 ft (20 km).
SA-5b (S-200V Vega)
This version reached initial operating capability in 1970 with nuclear warhead. Other versions include the S-200 Vega with a V-870 missile and range 186 mi (300 km). Also: S-200M Vega-M with a V-880E/5V28E missile, export version, high-explosive warhead only, with a range of 155 mi (250 km) and, ceiling of 95,000 ft (29 km).
SA-5c (S-200D Dubna)
The SA-5c’s initial operating capability was attained in 1975 with a dual-capable (nuclear or conventional) warhead and upgraded terminal homing capability. Characteristics include a 5V25V, V-880M/5V28M or V-880MN/5V28MN2 missile, with a range of 248 mi (400 km) and a ceiling of 125,000 ft (40 km).
SA-5d
This designation was briefly used for the SA-X-12 Gladiator missile.
SA-5e
This variant attained initial operating capability in 1983 with a passive anti-radiation seeker. It was probably designed to be used against AWACS aircraft
System
Alternative Designation
SA-5 Gammon; S-200 Angara (Russian system designation)
S-200 Volga (Russian system designation)
S-200 Vega (Russian system designation)
V-860 (Russian missile designator)
5V28 (Russian missile designator)
Type
A very long range, medium-to-high altitude surface-to-air missile (SAM) system.
Family
SA-5 Series
In Service
1967-Present
Wars
First Libyan Civil War
Syrian Civil War
Crew
INA
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Fire on the Move
No
Guidance System
Semi-active radar homing
Dimensions
Missile Length
10.72 m
Wingspan
2.85 m
Mainbody Diamter
0.85 m
Solid Propellant Booster Length
4.9 m
Solid Propellant Booster Width
0.48 m
Note
Each Missile has four jettisonable, wraparound solid propellant boosters
Automotive
Engine
4 x solid-fuel boosters; solid-fuel second stage
Speed
Mach 4
Maximum Range
7 km
Minimum Range
300 km
Maximum Altitude
INA
Minimum Altitude
35 km
Missile System
Missile Launcher
Name
INA
Type
Rail
Maximum Effective Range
250 km
Minimum Effective Range
The missile's minimum range of 60 km is due to the booster burn time and jettison requirements, limiting the system to engagements against relatively large unmaneuverable targets at ranges up to 250 km.
Note
Each Missile has four jettisonable, wraparound solid propellant boosters
Missile (Option 1)
Name
5V21
Type
HE-Frag
Variant
Angara (A)
Length
10.5 m
Diameter
86 mm
Booster Length
4.9 m
Booster Diameter
0.48 m
Effective Range
150-180 km
Maximum Speed
Mach 4
Guidance System
Semi-active radar homing
Missile (Option 2)
Name
5V28
Type
HE-Frag
Variant
Vega (V)
Length
10.7 m
Diameter
86 mm
Booster Length
4.9 m
Booster Diameter
0.48 m
Effective Range
200 km
Maximum Speed
Mach 4
Guidance System
Semi-active radar homing
Missile (Option 3)
Name
5V28
Type
HE-Frag, Nuclear
Variant
Vega M (VM)
Length
10.7 m
Diameter
86 mm
Booster Length
4.9 m
Booster Diameter
0.48 m
Effective Range
250 km
Maximum Speed
Mach 4
Guidance System
Semi-active radar homing
Fire Control
Fire Control System
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes
Direct Fire
No, due to booster burn time and jettison requirements
Indirect Fire
Yes
Fire Control Sensors
Yes
IADS Integration
INA
Guidance System
Semi-active radar homing
Radar #1
Name
P-15M(2)
Type
Squat Eye
Function
INA
Frequency
C-band
Range
128 km
Associated Weapon System
SA-3/5
Recognition
Power 380kw
Radar #2
Name
P-14
Type
TALL KING
Function
Electronic Warfare
Range
605 km
Frequency
A Band
Associated Weapon System
SA-5
Recongintion
Scan 2-6rpm
Radar #3
Name
PRV-11
Type
SIDE NET
Function
Height
Maximum Range
28 km
Maximum Altitude
32 km
Frequency
E-band
Associated Weapon System
SA-2/3/5
Recognition
INA
Radar #4
Name
INA
Type
BACK NET
Function
EW/GCI
Range
300 km
Frequency
E-Band
Associated Weapon System
SA-5
Recognition
3-6 rpm Scan
Radar #5
Name
P-35/37
Type
BAR LOCK
Function
EW
Range
200 km
Frequency
E/F-bands
Associated Weapon System
SA-5
Recognition
INA
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Radar Guided Missile Systems
Land > Air Defense > Radar Guided Missile Systems
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10.72 m
Width
0.85 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (14)
Russia
Ukraine
Poland
India
Iran
North Korea
Algeria
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Kazakhstan
Myanmar
Syria
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
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