anti-ICBM role. S-300 system family tree Morpheus defence system A separate independent air defense system, the 42S6 Morfey (Morpheus) is being developed. This system is designated as a short-range air defense system to protect the S-400 from various threats during its terminal phase, and will also act together with the S-350E as a supplement to the S-400. Together, these systems form part of the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces. Development of Morfey started in 2007 and was planned to be introduced in 2013, but was delayed until at least 2015. The missile system consists of omnidirectional 29YA6 radar and 36 missiles. The missiles have up to 10 km range and an altitude of up to 3500 m. An external independent target system is in the works (RLS "Niobium"). Mobility looks to be in the 5 minute range. It uses multiple frequency capability (band S and UHF) with a declared detection parameter of a 1 square meter RCS at 430 km including a target speed of 8000 km/h (4791 mph, Mach 6.35). The detection system requires the operator to transfer command of targeting to subordinate systems; in this application, the maximum target speed is obtained by use of the subordinate systems. Specifications Types of targets: Strategic bombers such as the B-1, FB-111, and B-52H Electronic warfare airplanes such as the EF-111A, and EA-6 Reconnaissance airplanes such as the TR-1 Early-warning radar airplanes such as the E-3A and E-2C Fighter airplanes such as the F-15, F-16, F-22 and F-35 Ballistic missiles (range up to 3,500 km) All-purpose maximum radial velocity is ; absolute limit , the minimum is zero. System response time 9–10 seconds. The complex can move on roads at and off-road at speeds up to . According to the Pravda state newspaper, the price of one battalion (about 7–8 launchers) is US$200 million. Deployment history Russia A regular S-400 battalion consists of up to eight launchers with 32 missiles and a mobile command post. On 21 May 2007 the Russian Air Force announced that S-400 systems would be put on combat duty around Moscow and Central Russia by 1 July 2007. The S-400 was also deployed near the town of Elektrostal. On 6 August 2007 the first regiment equipped with S-400 systems entered active service in Moscow Oblast near Elektrostal, according to Channel One Russia. The regiment was the 606th Guards Anti-air Rocket Regiment, 9th PVO Division, 1st PVO Corps, of