S-300PMU1 missiles on combat duty to protect Hanoi's sky

In the world of air defense equipment, the S-300PMU1 is considered an invulnerable “super shield”. In Hanoi, this modern missile complex is always ready for combat, affirming the solid defense capability of the Vietnam Air Defense - Air Force.

In the early morning mist covering the outskirts of Hanoi , towering antennas and missile launchers slowly rise up against the blue sky. All are ready for a combat training session of the 64th Air Defense Missile Group - the unit that is managing and operating the most modern air defense missile system in Vietnam, the S-300PMU1.

Less than five minutes after receiving the order, the entire S-300PMU1 complex was in combat position, ready to launch fire to destroy the target.

At the airborne command post, the 96L6E radar screen displayed a series of target signals entering the protected area. The 30N6E irradiation radar, dubbed the “super eye of the gods”, immediately took action. This is a multi-channel, multi-function station, using a Doppler phased array antenna, which can detect even stealth aircraft, is highly resistant to interference, and accurately tracks targets in all electronic warfare conditions.

That is one of hundreds of combat situations practiced by officers and soldiers of Air Defense Missile Group 64 every year - training exercises that determine the ability to defend the capital's skies in all situations.

The S-300PMU1 is considered one of the strongest air defense missile systems in the world . With a range of up to 300km and a range of 150km, this system can simultaneously shoot down 6 targets, control 12 missiles and manage 100 different targets. In particular, the S-300PMU1 effectively shoots down strategic aircraft, winged missiles and ballistic missiles at altitudes of up to 27,000m.

In the context of complicated regional and world security situations, the image of S-300PMU1 batteries ready to fight day and night further strengthens people's trust in the "steel shield" at the gateway to the capital.

Image of Air Defense Missile Regiment 64 (Division 361, Air Defense - Air Force) practicing to protect Hanoi's sky:

S-300PMU1 missile launchers deployed in combat-ready formation at a battlefield on the outskirts of Hanoi.

The S-300PMU1 self-propelled launcher is highly mobile and can be deployed in combat in less than 5 minutes.

Radar squad's combat crew in combat readiness.

The Launcher Squad and the Engineering Squad coordinate to disassemble and assemble the S-300PMU1 missile.

The combat crew quickly set target parameters on the modern control system of the S-300PMU1.

Young officers attentively monitor radar signals, demonstrating their ability to master the most modern equipment in the world.

The 30N6E illumination and control radar – the “super eye” of the S-300PMU1 complex – operates in a training situation.

The S-300PMU1 launchers simultaneously stood upright, ready to fire to destroy the target.

The S-300PMU1 missile system is capable of destroying targets at a range of up to 150km and an altitude of up to 27,000m.

During non-training periods, the missile system is always carefully maintained, ready for any situation.

The modern S-300PMU1 air defense missile system is managed, trained, and combat-ready by the 64th Air Defense Missile Regiment (Division 361, Air Defense - Air Force) to protect the sky of Hanoi Capital.

Le Phu/News and People Newspaper

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