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DK-10larger figure on 0 of 1
S-500 missile systemlarger figure on 1 of 1
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Configuration
| Specification | DK-10 | S-500 missile system |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Medium range surface-to-air missile[source] | Mobile surface-to-air missile[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | Russian Federation[source] |
| In service | 2017 – present[source] | 16 September 2021[source] |
| Used by | Royal Moroccan Army Rwanda Defence Force[source] | Russian Space Forces |
Diameter · source measurement 1
Single sourceDiameter · source measurement 2
Single source203 / 260 mm[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Manufacturer | Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) China North Industries Corporation[source] | Almaz-Antey[source] |
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| Warhead | 20 kg HE warhead[source] | — |
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| Detonation mechanism | impact / proximity[source] | — |
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| Engine | rocket motor[source] | — |
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| Propellant | solid fuel[source] | — |
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| Flight altitude | 30 m to 20 km[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | inertial navigation system / datalink / ARH[source] | — |
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| Launch platform | Surface[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Almaz-Antey[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $2.5 billion[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2021–present[source] |
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| No. built | — | 1 S-500 regiment in service[source] |
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