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PGZ-09larger figure on 0 of 1
S-500 missile systemlarger figure on 1 of 1
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Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | PGZ-09 | S-500 missile system |
|---|---|---|
| Mass | 35 tons[source] | — |
| Type | Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun[source] | Mobile surface-to-air missile[source] |
| Place of origin | China[source] | Russian Federation[source] |
| In service | 2009-present[source] | 16 September 2021[source] |
| Designer | Northwest Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering |
Width
Single source3.2 m (10 ft 6 in)[source]
radar down
Single sourceradar up
Single source3.4 m (11 ft 2 in) (radar down) 4.82 m (15 ft 10 in) (radar up)[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source55 km/h (34 mph)[source]
8V150 diesel
Single source8V150 diesel 800 hp (597 kW)[source]
Rate of fire
Single source1100 rounds/min[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Almaz-Antey[source] |
| Manufacturer | Norinco[source] | Almaz-Antey[source] |
|---|
| Produced | 2007-present[source] | 2021–present[source] |
|---|
| Main armament | 2 × PG99 35 mm autocannon 2 to 4 infrared guided MANPADS (optional)[source] | — |
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| Secondary armament | 2 × 3 smoke dischargers[source] | — |
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| Power/weight | 22.85 hp/tonne[source] | — |
|---|
| Suspension | torsion bar and hydropneumatic suspension[source] | — |
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| Used by | — | Russian Space Forces[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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