Air defence systems are missile systems that track and destroy enemy missiles and aircraft in a specific range. Let's see which are the five best of the planet!
5. MIM-104 Patriot
Το αμερικανικό σύστημα μεγάλης εμβέλειας υπηρετεί των στρατό των ΗΠΑ και αρκετών συμμάχων του. Χρησιμοποιείται εναντίων τακτικών βαλλιστικών πυραύλων, κατευθυνόμενων πυραύλων cruise και εξελιγμένων αεροσκαφών.
The American long-range system serves the US Army and many of its allies. It is being used against tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and modern aircraft.
Range: 170km
Altitude: up to 24km
Missile: 5m and 700kg
4. ΤHAAD
Another American one, the THAAD system is designed to intercept ballistic missiles of short, medium and long range.
Range: 200km
Altitude: up to 25km
Missile: with maximum speed of Mach 8.24
3. S-300VM (Antey-2500)
The first Russian product of the list is of course the best version of the S-300 air defense system. The weapon was built to intercept ballistic missiles of short and medium range, cruise missiles, aircraft and precision guided ammunition.
Range: 3-200km
Altitude: 10-30km
Missile: with maximum speed of Mach 7
2. David'S Sling
The system is being produced from Israel and the USA with capabilities of destroying a variety of different missiles and aircraft.
Range: 300km
Altitude: up to 15km
Missile: with maximum speed of Mach 7.5
1. S-400 Triumph
The list will probably be updated with S-500 system in number one, but till then the S-400 Triumph is the best system of its kind. The weapon can intercept aircraft, drone, cruise missiles and terminal ballistic missiles!
Range: 400km
Altitude: up to 56km
Missile: with maximum speed of Mach 14
