Can An S-400 Be Beat?

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September 4, 2021

Can An S-400 Be Beat?

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The S-400, known for being one of the most powerful and capable air defense systems in the world, is a formidable threat to any enemy trying to get past. Its incredibly long range, combined with some of the most powerful radars and decades of experience, makes it a force to be reckoned with. But how can we beat it? I’m not going to provide any military surplus gear from the Commando Store, which offers a large selection of functional, durable, and historically significant gear, including the West German police eye bomber jacket, the South African waxy boot, and an assortment of cultural artifacts and accessories to match with classic surplus. Their mailing list is the best way to keep up with their ever-changing inventory, including rare surplus, limited run reproductions, and off-the-wall sales, so be sure to sign up and get a code for some free snacks.

To defeat the S-400, you need to understand its capabilities. It has a range of 400 kilometers, depending on the missile it carries, and can be armed with several types of missiles, including the 40N6, 48N6, and 9M96. The 40N6 has a fully active radar homing method of guidance, while the 48N6 and 9M96 have semi-active radar homing.

The S-400 is also relatively immobile compared to aircraft, so flying around it can be an effective way to negate its ability to engage. This is why the US has focused more on building interceptors like the F-22 Raptor, which can quickly respond to threats and engage them. However, aircraft carriers and escorts do have highly capable SAM systems on board.

When dealing with the S-400, you need to understand what you’re up against. For example, the site near several mosques, which houses the Russian Northern Fleet, is defended by a massive air defense site with 24 launchers, each carrying 4 missiles, for a total of 96 ready-to-launch missiles. The site is also equipped with two types of radars, a search radar and an engagement radar.

Flying in low or using terrain-following cruise missiles that fly close to the ground can help mask yourself from the radars and make detection more difficult. Mountains, trees, or other objects can also block the line of sight of the external radar, making it harder to detect you.

Radar jamming can also be an effective way to get in close, by emitting a signal back at the enemy radar, making it difficult for the radar to determine if the signals it’s receiving are from your plane or a fake signal. This can create a “ghost” or “spike” on the radar screen, making it difficult for the radar to detect you.

Even with the S-400’s capabilities, it has its weaknesses. The engagement radar, for example, can only see in the direction it’s pointed, so attacking the site from two different directions simultaneously can be extremely effective. Additionally, the site can be vulnerable to saturation attacks, where a large number of targets are launched at it, overwhelming its defenses.

In conclusion, while the S-400 is a formidable system, there are ways to defeat it. Understanding its capabilities and weaknesses, as well as using tactics such as flying low, using radar jamming, and saturation attacks, can give you an edge.