S-300VM (SA-23 Gladiator/Giant)
Long-range air defense missile systemFielded 2013Pending verification
Also known as: Antey‑2500
Missile ForcesRUS
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeLong-range air defense missile system
Alternative designationsAntey‑2500
Date of introduction2013
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
Flight performance
Protection
ArmorWelded steel hull armor designed primarily to protect against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
Payload and range
Missiles and guidance systemThe system uses two main missile families. 9M83ME (medium‑range): Typically carried on 9A83ME TELARs (four per vehicle). Used against aircraft, cruise missiles, and shorter‑range ballistic threats.Med[1]
Engagement envelope and performanceAgainst aerodynamic targets Typical engagement figures are: Range: 9M83ME: 120–130 km. 9M82ME: 200–250 km. 9M82MDE (improved): up to 350 km reported. Altitude: up to 30 km.Med[1]
Multi‑target capacityS‑300VM is a true multi‑channel system. Can track up to ~65 target paths simultaneously. Can provide up to 24 simultaneous target designations. A single SAM system can engage up to six targets at once, guiding up to 12 missiles simultaneously.Med[1]
The S‑300VM (SA-23 Gladiator/Giant) Russian Long-Range Air Defense Missile System is a Russian long‑range, mobile air and missile defense system (NATO: SA‑23 Gladiator/Giant) designed to protect key assets and troop formations from aircraft, cruise missiles, and short‑ to medium‑range ballistic missiles.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- S‑300VM (SA-23 Gladiator/Giant) Russian Long-Range Air Defense Missile System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-09-03 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
- 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 2.0)