The S-400 Triumph Air Defence System is also known as SA-21 Growler by NATO and it is the most advanced air defense system and India uses this defence system during India – Pak May 2025 Conflict. This Defence system is designed and developed by Almaz Antey Corporation in Russia. This defence system has gained the global attention due to its ability to detect, track and destry multiple aerial targets which includes the cruise missiles, fighter jets.
S-400 Triumph Air Defence System
As in this modern warfare, the airspace security becomes increasingly vital and this S-400 Triumph Air Defence System stands out as the best option. Countries such as India, China, Turkey have made investment in this S-400 System to strengthen their air defense. In India, this missile system is known by Sudarshana Chakra. This S-400 system was first made in the late 1980s to counter the MIM-104 Patriot defense systems. Let’s check out the price, features, ranges of this air defense system and we will also look at countries who have bought this Defence system.
S-400 Triumf Air Defence Missile – Highlights
| Post Title | S-400 Triumph Air Defence System |
| Air Defence System Name | S-400 Triumph |
| Type of Defence System | Air |
| NATO Name | SA-21 Growler |
| System Type | Long Range Surface to Air Missile |
| Origin | Russia (Almaz-Antey) |
| Missile Types Supported | 9M96E, 9M96E2, 48N6, 40N6E |
| Maximum Range | Up to 400 Km with 40N6E Missile |
| Target Altitude | 10 Meters to 30 Kilometers |
| Countries Using S-400 | Russia, India, China, Turkey as of mid 2025 |
| Deployment Time | Less than 10 Minutes |
| One Regiment Include | 2 Battalions |
| Maximum Target Speed | 4.8Km/s (Mach 14) |
| System Response Time | 9 – 10 Seconds |
| Radar Detection Targets | Up to 600 Km |
| Estimated Unit Cost | $500 Million (Domestic) / $1-$1.25 Billion (Export) |
| What India Paid For S-400? | $5.43 Billion for Five S-400 Regiments |
| How Many S-400 Delivered to India? | Out of 5, Three Have been Delivered and remaining 2 would be delivered by 2025 or 2026. |
S-400 Air Defence System Features
The S-400 Triumph is a mobile large range ground to air missile that is capable of aerial threats.
Multifunctional Radar Systems:
The system uses advanced 3D phased array radar which enables S-400 to:
- Engage 36 targets at once.
- Detects up to 300 aerial targets.
- Detects objects up to 600 Km away.
Four Types of Missiles:
- 9M96E: Short range.
- 9M96E2: Short – medium range.
- 48N6: Medium – long range.
- 40N6: Long Range.
It takes less than ten minutes to deploy this missile system.
S-400 Triumf System Range
Check out the max operational Range based on type of missile:
| Type of Missile | Max Range | Target Type | Target Altitude |
| 9M96E | 40 Km | Fighter Aircrafts | 10 Meters – 30 Km |
| 9M96E2 | 120 Km | Fast Jets | 10 Meters – 30 Km |
| 48N6 | 250 Km | Aircraft, Cruise Missiles | 10 Meters – 30 Km |
| 40N6 | 400 Km | Aircraft, Missiles, AWACS | 10 Meters – 30 Km |
Countries Using / Purchase the S-400 Missile System
The provided 4 countries only have the S-400 Missile system:
Russia:
- The original operator and developer of S-400.
- Russia has deployed the S-400 to protect Moscow, Crimea and other areas.
China:
- China became the first international buyer in 2014.
- China has paid $3 Billion for 2 Regiments or 6 Battalions.
India:
- In 2018, India purchased Five S-400 Regiments at $5.43 Billion.
- Out of 5, three regiments were delivered and another two are expected by end 2025 or by 2026.
Turkey:
- Bought 2 regiments in a $2.5 Billion deal in 2017.
S-400 Air Missile System Price
The cost of an S-400 system varies as per country:
| Country Name | Units Ordered | Deal Amount |
| India | 5 Regiments | $5.43 Billion |
| China | 2 Regiments | $3 Billion |
| Turkey | 2 Regiments | $2.5 Billion |
| Russia (Domestic) | – | $500 Million |
Each Regiment has 2 Battalions.
FAQ Related To S-400 Triumph Air Defence System
What is the S-400 Triumph?
It is a Russian made long mobile ground to air missile system that is designed to destroy the aircrafts, cruise missiles and more.
Who has developed the S-400 Air Missile System?
Russia Almaz Antey Corporation has developed the S-400 Air Defence System.
What is the range of the S-400 Air Missile System?
It can detect targets to 400 Km and altitudes to 30 Km.
How many targets can S-400 track and engage simultaneously?
It can track three hundred targets simultaneously and attack 36 of them at same time.
Which countries currently have the S-400 Air Missile System?
As of now, Russia the developer, China, India, Turkey have the S-400 Air Missile System.
How much have countries paid to buy the S-400 Defence System?
The cost of an S-400 system varies as per country. India has paid $5.43 Billion for Five S-400 Regiments and China has paid $3 Billion for 2 Regiments or 6 Battalions and Turkey has paid $2.5 Billion for 2 Regiments.
