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Herz-9larger figure on 0 of 1
S-500 missile systemlarger figure on 1 of 1
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Configuration
| Specification | Herz-9 | S-500 missile system |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air defense system[source] | Mobile surface-to-air missile[source] |
| Place of origin | Iran[source] | Russian Federation[source] |
| In service | May 2013–present[source] | 16 September 2021[source] |
| Used by | Iran[source] | Russian Space Forces |
Mass
Single source85 kg[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designed | 2013[source] | — |
|---|
| Manufacturer | MODAFL IRGC AF[source] | Almaz-Antey[source] |
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| Produced | May 2013[source] | 2021–present[source] |
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| Engine | solid rocket[source] | — |
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| Designer | — | Almaz-Antey[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $2.5 billion[source] |
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| No. built | — | 1 S-500 regiment in service[source] |
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