S-300 Technical Data
| Status: | Active |
| Type: | Long-range air defense missile system |
| Contractors: | MZiK |
| IOC: | 1993 (S-300PMU-1) |
| Operator: | PLAAF |
| Active Variants: | S-300PMU, S-300PMU-1, S-300PMU-2 |
| Missile Speed: | Mach 2.6-6 |
| Range: | 54-108 nm |
| Max Altitude: | 88,583 ft. |
| Capacity: | 32-64 launchers (depending on variant) |
| Components: | S-300 battalion includes an engagement radar, acquisition radar, 8-12 TELs, command post, and a missile loader. |
| Targets: | Aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and missiles |
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