Almaz-Antey S-500 Prometheus vs Lockheed Martin THAAD
Almaz-Antey S-500 Prometheus and Lockheed Martin THAAD are both air defense system, compared here on public specifications. The Almaz-Antey S-500 Prometheus leads on engagement range (600 vs 200 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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 Almaz-Antey S-500 Prometheus
Wins 3/6 |  Lockheed Martin THAAD
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 16 Mach ✓ | 8.24 Mach |
| Engagement range (km) | 600 km ✓ | 200 km |
| Engagement altitude (m) | 200,000 m ✓ | 150,000 m |
| Simultaneous targets | 10 | 24 ✓ |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | 800 km | 1,000 km ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $1,000,000,000 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 5 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper? +
The Lockheed Martin THAAD has the lower public unit-cost figure at 1,000,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Is the Almaz-Antey S-500 Prometheus better than the Lockheed Martin THAAD? +
On the public specs we track, the Almaz-Antey S-500 Prometheus leads on 1 of 1 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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