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Volna V-601M

Missile · Russia

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Russian surface-to-air missile. Further improvement of the Neva shipboard surface-to-air missile with improved capability against sea-skimming targets.

The Volna-M system used the V-601M missile. This modernised version of the V-601 was developed to provide protection to naval vessels from sea-skimming missiles or attack aircraft. It was capable of intercepting targets flying only 3 to 5 m above the surface of the ocean. Radars: MR-310 Angara Head Net A target acquisition radar, E/F band, range 130 km. MR-500 Big Net target acquisition radar, D band, range 300 km. 4R90 Yatagan Peel Group target tracking radar, E/F band, range 42 km. Maximum speed: 2630km/hr. 100 m minimum altitude.

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