The S-300 (NATO reporting name SA-10 Grumble) is a series of long-range surface-to-air missile systems developed by the former Soviet Union. It was produced by NPO Almaz for the Soviet Air Defence Forces to defend against air raids and cruise missiles.

When equipped with 9M82 missiles it is referred as SA-12B or Giant. The 9M83 SA-12a GLADIATOR is a dual-role anti-missile and anti-aircraft missile with a maximum range between 75 and 90 km.

The two stage 9M83 “Type I Missile” / SA-12A Gladiator and 9M82 “Type II Missile” / SA-12B Giant are the guided missiles used by the S-300V / SA-12 system. The missiles are largely common in design, the principal distinctions being different first stage boosters, different control surface arrangements, and numerous detail differences.

May 23, 2024 · The S-300V 9K81 (NATO code Sa-12 Gladiator/Giant) is a Russian-made air defense missile system mounted on a tracked armored vehicle. The S-300V is designed and manufactured by the Russian Defence Company Antey. …

Jun 30, 2020 · Rosvooruzheniye offered the UAE the highest-quality Russian strategic air defense system, the SA-12 Gladiator, as an alternative to the Patriot at half the cost. The offer also included forgiveness of some of Russia's debt to the UAE. The S-300V consists of: 9M82 SA-12b GIANT missile 9M83 SA-12a GLADIATOR missile 9A82 SA-12b GIANT TELAR

The S-300V has two different versions distinguished by the missile it uses: The SA-12A Gladiator is used primarily for targeting aircraft, whereas the SA-12B Giant is primarily for countering tactical ballistic and cruise missiles.

Feb 27, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the SA-12 (Gladiator / Giant) / S-300V Long-Range, High-Altitude Self-Propelled Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System including pictures.

Oct 20, 2021 · The formidable S-300P SAM system was conceived to replace the S-25 / SA-1 GUILD, S-75 / SA-2 GUIDELINE, S-125 / SA-3 GOA and the S-200 / SA-5 GAMMON as the primary medium- to long-range air defense system in the USSR.

Apr 8, 2019 · Rosvooruzheniye offered the UAE the highest-quality Russian strategic air defense system, the SA-12 Gladiator, as an alternative to the Patriot at half the cost. The offer also included ...

Jun 10, 2016 · SA-12a: Firing range missiles 9M82 for aerodynamic purposes: 6 - to 100 km: Firing range missiles 9M82 for ballistic purposes : 40 km: Range, (km) Height engaged targets aerodynamic purposes :