Putin: "Iskander-M" is an analogue of all three modifications of the American ATACMS

At the same time, the range of the Russian system is higher

The Russian Iskander operational-tactical complex is an analogue of all three modifications of ATACMS, while the range of the Russian system is even greater. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

OTRK "Iskander-M"
OTRK "Iskander-M"
The Russian Iskander is an analogue of all three modifications of the US-made ATACMS, while the range of the Russian system is even greater. The mass participation in the TNT equivalent is approximately the same, the range of the Iskander is greater.
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia

Iskander-M is an OTRK designed to destroy enemy air defense and missile defense systems, as well as critical facilities covered by them, at a maximum range of up to 500 km.

The system has been in service with the Russian Armed Forces since 2014, and the re-equipment of missile forces and artillery units with this complex was completed at the end of 2019.

Earlier www1.ru reported that the Russian Iskander destroyed the Grom OTRK on the front line for the first time, footage of a precise hit appeared.

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