The Avangard factory under the Almaz-Antey missile corporation is responsible for the production and storage of missiles belonging to Russia’s S-300, S-400 Triumf and S-500 air defense complexes, according to Livejournal.

Avangard was established in 1942, currently the factory is located north of Moscow with an area of about 185,000 m2.

The Avangard factory under the Almaz-Antey missile corporation is responsible for the production and storage of missiles belonging to Russia’s S-300, S-400 Triumf and S-500 air defense complexes, according to Livejournal.

Avangard was established in 1942, currently the factory is located north of Moscow with an area of about 185,000 m2.

Avangard began producing anti-aircraft missiles in the 1950s, starting with the V-300 ammunition of the S-25 Berkut complex (NATO designation: SA-1 Guild).

The process of manufacturing electrical circuits on modern anti-aircraft missiles is entrusted to women thanks to their meticulousness and perseverance in the work process.

Avangard began producing anti-aircraft missiles in the 1950s, starting with the V-300 ammunition of the S-25 Berkut complex (NATO designation: SA-1 Guild).

The process of manufacturing electrical circuits on modern anti-aircraft missiles is entrusted to women thanks to their meticulousness and perseverance in the work process.

The steel pipes have the role of preserving ammunition, as well as serving as a launch pad for missiles of the S-300 family.

The steel pipes have the role of preserving ammunition, as well as serving as a launch pad for missiles of the S-300 family.

A 48N6DM shell of the S-400 complex has completed assembly, ready to be inserted into the launch tube.

A 48N6DM shell of the S-400 complex has completed assembly, ready to be inserted into the launch tube.

Experts load the rocket’s data into the launch tube before assembly.

Experts load the rocket’s data into the launch tube before assembly.

Missile bullets will be loaded from the tail, the rudders are folded to save space.

Missile bullets will be loaded from the tail, the rudders are folded to save space.

After assembly, the launch tube will be filled with inert gas and sealed to resist environmental impacts.

After assembly, the launch tube will be filled with inert gas and sealed to resist environmental impacts.

The launch tubes are all labeled and serial numbered.

The launch tubes are all labeled and serial numbered.

Panoramic view of the missile assembly area at the Avangard factory.

Panoramic view of the missile assembly area at the Avangard factory.

This factory can produce hundreds of missiles each year, ensuring supply for the Russian military and customers around the world.

This factory can produce hundreds of missiles each year, ensuring supply for the Russian military and customers around the world.

Russia’s S-400 ‘fire dragon’ complex opens fire

S-400 complexes participate in live fire exercises.

Tu Quynh (Photo: Livejournal)