14,988+ Questions · 21 Subjects · Free to Practice

S-400 Air Defence System: UPSC Mains 2021 GS3 Q5

Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 · GS Paper III · Question 5

How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?

10 marks · 150 wordsScience & Technology
Key Points & Approach to Answering
1. S-400 Triumf is a Russian long-range

S-400 Triumf is a Russian long-range surface-to-air missile system engaging aircraft, drones, cruise and ballistic missiles.

2. Its 40N6 missiles reach up to

Its 40N6 missiles reach up to 400 km, giving unmatched range that can cover a very large area from one site.

3. Phased-array radars track and engage dozens

Phased-array radars track and engage dozens of targets simultaneously across a wide range of altitudes.

4. It provides multi-layered defence

It provides multi-layered defence, using different missile types for long, medium and short-range interception.

5. Very low to very high altitude

Very low to very high altitude coverage, including near-space, makes saturation of its defence difficult.

6. Its 91N6E and 92N6E radars feature

Its 91N6E and 92N6E radars feature digital beam forming and long detection ranges, including against stealth aircraft.

7. Mobile wheeled launchers deploy rapidly and

Mobile wheeled launchers deploy rapidly and become combat-ready in minutes, improving battlefield survivability.

8. India’s five S-400 squadrons strengthen air

India’s five S-400 squadrons strengthen air defence against threats from China and Pakistan, with CAATSA waiver concerns.

Source: UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 — GS Paper III, official question paper (upsc.gov.in). Full paper: UPSC CSM 2021 — GS Paper III (Full Question Paper).

Beyond the answer

    Leave a Reply

    Discover more from MCQ Questions

    Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

    Continue reading