What is Typhon Weapons System?

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The U.S. military recently relocated its Typhon missile launchers within the Philippines to enhance their mobility and survivability, amid rising tensions with China and Russia. 

About Typhon Missile System

• Typhon, also called the Mid-Range Capability (MRC), is a highly versatile and powerful missile system designed for surface-to-surface operations.
• It is a mobile, ground-launched missile system developed to provide the U.S. Army with enhanced long-range strike capabilities. 
• Manufactured by U.S. firm Lockheed Martin, the Typhon Weapon System leverages a modular design that allows it to fire various missile types.
• The system is primarily equipped with two types of advanced missiles: the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) and the Tomahawk cruise missile.
  • The SM-6 (Range: 500 km) is a surface-to-air missile with the added capability to strike surface targets, while the Tomahawk (Range: 2,500 km)is a cruise missile traditionally used for land-attack but increasingly capable of anti-ship missions as well.
• A full Typhon Weapon System battery comprises four launchers, a command post, and reload and support vehicles, all on trailers.

Typhon Missile System FAQs

Q1. What are the different types of guided missiles?

Ans. Surface-to-surface-missiles (SSM), Surface-to-air missiles (SAM), Air-to-air missiles (AAM), and Air-to-surface missiles (ASM).

Q1. What is the world's strongest air defense system?

Ans. Also called the S-400 Triumf and Triumph, it is a mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by Russia, and is the best air defense missile system in the world.

Q2. How many S-400 India has?

Ans. New Delhi procured five S-400 “Triumf” anti-aircraft missile systems from Moscow in 2018.

Q3. Is the S-400 better than Patriot?

Ans. The S-400 leads the pack in terms of mobility and deployment speed when compared with the Patriot system.

Source: ET