India signs deal with Russia for S-400 Triumf Air Defense System (Explainer: What is S-400 missile system ?)

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The S-400 Triumf, previously known as the S-300 PMU-3, is an anti-aircraft weapon system developed in the 1990s by Russia's Almaz Central Design Bureau as an upgrade of the S-300 family. It has been in service with the Russian Armed Forces since 2007.
 
Operational range: 400 km (40N6 missile); 250 km (48N6 missile); 120 km (9M96E2 missile); 40 km (9M96E missile)
Used by: Russia
Ground clearance: 485 mm
Manufacturer: Fakel Machine-Building Design Bureau
Designer: Almaz-Antey
Engine: YAMZ-8424.10 Diesel V12; 400 HP/294kW
In service: 28 April 2007 – present
 
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