S-125 Pechora Air Defense

S-125 Pechora Air Defense

Type: Air Defense Missile

Domain: land

Country of Origin: Russia

Manufacturer: Almaz-Antey

First Deployed: 1970

Overview

Peru operates a small number of S-125 Pechora (SA-3 Goa) low-to-medium altitude SAM systems acquired during the Soviet arms supply era. The S-125 uses radio command/semi-active radar homing guidance with a 35 km engagement range and 18 km altitude ceiling. Originally designed to complement the S-75 against low-altitude threats. Peru's systems are the baseline unmodernized version with analogue fire control. While some nations have upgraded to Pechora-2M standard with digital systems and ECCM improvements, Peru's examples remain original configuration. The system provides limited protection for fixed strategic sites but is operationally marginal against modern aircraft.

Technical Specifications

radarP-15 Flat Face / SNR-125 Low Blow
range~35 km
guidanceCommand + semi-active radar homing
deploymentFixed or semi-mobile
altitude_coverage100-18,000 m

Operators

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