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Missile ForcesRussia

S-300V (SA-12a Gladiator)

Long-range air defense missile systemFielded 1988Pending verification

Also known as: SA-12s Gladiator, 9K81 Antey-300

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System
TypeLong-range air defense missile system
Alternative designationsSA-12s Gladiator, 9K81 Antey-300
Date of introduction1988
ProliferationAt least 6 countries
Crew3Med[1]
Emplacement time5 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Launch weight50,000 kg110,231 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
EngineV-84Med[1]
Thrust / power840 hpMed[1]
Launcher9A85 GLADIATOR Launcher/Loader Vehicle (LLV)Med[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Fire control
Datalink SystemBidirectional radio datalink, permitting the TELARs to return status information to the guidance radar.Med[1]
Fire control / radar9S15 BILL BOARD Surveillance Radar system; Phased-Array Surveillance Radar system; 9S19 HIGH SCREEN Sector Radar system; 9S32 GRILL PAN Guidance Radar system; Parabolic dish target-illumination radar on telescoping mast on missile launch vehicleMed[1]
Guidanceinertial guidance with semi-active terminal homingMed[1]
Variants
SA-12b GiantThe S-300V with a 9M82 SA-12b GIANT missile and 9A82 SA-12b GIANT TELAR[1]
S-300VMS-300VM is an upgraded version of the S-300V. It seems that it is also called S-300V3. Western reporting name for this system is SA-23 Gladiator/Giant. It has new command post vehicle and new radars.[1]
Antey 2500Antey 2500 an export version of the S-300VM. It can engage up to 24 aircraft or up to 16 ballistic missiles simultaneously. This system can engage ballistic missiles at a range of 250 km and aircraft at a range of 200 km.[1]
S-300V4S-300V4 improved version. It seems that this system is also called S-300VMD. It has a range of 300 km. Russian armed forces issued production order for this air defense system. Deliveries commenced in 2014.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
9A93 SA-12a GLADIATOR TELARTELAR
Med[1]
Type
TELAR
9M83 SA-12a GLADIATOR MissileSemi-Active Radar Homing Missile
Med[1]
Range
6–75 km4–47 mi · 3–40 nmi
Quantity
Carries four 9M83 SA-12a GLADIATOR missiles
Type
Semi-Active Radar Homing Missile
Guidance
Semi-Active Radar Homing Missile
Warhead
HE fragmentation
Warhead weight
150 kg
Speed
1,700 m/s, Mach 5.75
Length
7.0 m
9A85 GLADIATOR Launcher/Loader Vehicle (LLV)Armament
Med[1]
Quantity
Four 9M82 missiles
9S457 Command Station (Command Post Vehicle)Armament
Med[1]
Summary

The S-300V air defense missile system was developed to engage short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, strategic and tactical aircraft, as well as early warning and electronic warfare aircraft. It was designed to counter the threat posed by Lance and Pershing ballistic missiles.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
EgyptIndiaIranRussiaSyriaUkraine
Sources
  1. S-300V (SA-12a Gladiator) Russian Long-Range Air Defense Missile System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
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  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import