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Originally Posted by hound
Now we are talking S-300PMU:
The 9K81 S-300V Antey-300 (Russian 9К81 С-300В Антей-300 - named after Antaeus, NATO reporting name SA-12 Gladiator/Giant) is a bit different from the other versions. It was built by Antey as opposed to Almaz. The V suffix stands for Voyska (ground forces). It was designed to act as the top tier army air defence system, providing a defence against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and aircraft, replacing the SA-4 Ganef. The "Gladiator" missiles have a maximum engagement range of around 75 km (47 miles) while the "Giant" missiles can engage targets out to 100 km (62 miles) and up to altitudes of around 32 km (100,000 ft). In both cases the warhead is around 150 kg (331 lb).
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S-300 is a damned dangerous weapons system, but if the USAF has to attack someone that has them it still won't stop us.
We just have too many top of the line modern AC and ECM, and of course they're flown by fantastically talented aircrews.
No IADS alone is enough to stop the US military. You'd need an EXTREMELY robust anti-missile(cruise and ballistic) system and a top of the line air force as well just to have a chance.