| K-300P Bastion-P | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Mobileanti-ship andsurface to surface missile system |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2011–present |
| Used by | Russia Vietnam |
| Wars | Syrian Civil War Russian invasion of Ukraine[1] |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | NPO Mashinostroenia |
| Produced | 2010 |
TheK-300PBastion-P (NATO reporting nameSS-C-5 Stooge) is a Russian mobilecoastal defence missile system. The system was developed together with theBelarusian companyTekhnosoyuzproekt.
The main role of the Bastion-P is to engage surface ships includingcarrier battle groups, convoys, and landing craft. A typical battery is composed of 1-2command and control vehicles based on theKamaz 43101 6×6 truck, one support vehicle, four launcher vehicles based on theMZKT-7930 8×8 chassis each operated by a 3-man crew and holding two missiles, and four loader vehicles; launcher vehicles can be located up to 25 km (16 mi) away from the C2 vehicles. Upon halting, missiles can be readied for firing within five minutes, and both fired in 2-5 second intervals. The mobile launcher can remain on active standby over a period of 3–5 days, or up to 30 days when accompanied by a combat duty support vehicle.[2][3]
The missile used by the Bastion-P is theP-800 Oniks, a supersonicanti-ship missile with a 200–250 kg (440–550 lb) warhead. They are fired vertically from the launchers using a solid-fuelrocket booster for initial acceleration, then use a liquid-fuelramjet for sustained cruising at Mach 2.5. The Oniks/Yakhont's maximum range varies at 120–300 km (75–186 mi; 65–162 nmi) using a low-low or hi-low flight trajectory respectively. UsingGLONASS at the initial flight stage andactive radar guidance when approaching a target, the missile can fly to an altitude of 14,000 m (46,000 ft) before descending tosea-skimming altitude of 5 m at the final stage, useful up tosea state 7.[2][3]
ThePredel-Eover-the-horizon radar system was designed to support the Bastion missile system.[4]
On 2 March 2011, it was reported that Russia would be deploying the system on theKuril Islands in theFar East.[5] The deployment was finally conducted in 2016.[6]
On 15 March 2015, it was reported that Russia had deployed the system inCrimea.[7][8] Silo-based missile complex was deployed onObject 100 in 2020.[9]
In 2015, Russian Northern Fleet Commander Adm. Vladimir Korolev said that Russia's Northern Fleet's Coastal Forces would receive new Bastion anti-ship missile complexes to support already existingS-400 deployments.[10][11]
On 15 November 2016, Russia announced it had deployed K-300P Bastion-P systems to Syria, where it fired Oniks missiles at land targets[12] as part of theRussian military intervention in Syria, demonstrating a previously undisclosed land attack capability for the coastal defense system; the P-800 uses a combination of autopilot,INS, and aradio altimeter for mid-course guidance and a monopulse dual-mode active/passive seeker for terminal guidance. Modified software in the Bastion's guidance system enables the missiles to dive onto stationary land targets, striking programmed coordinates.[13][14]
In 2021,Matua island in theKuril Islands now hosts a battery.[15] In 2022,Paramushir island in theKuril Islands hosted an additional battery.[16]
The Bastion has been the primary launch platform of theOniks missile strikes during theRusso-Ukrainian war in 2022 and 2023. These are primarily used to strike cities along the Northern Black Sea coast.[17]
Russia
Russian Navy and coastal missile forces have 40 such systems[18]
Vietnam
Vietnam People's Navy - bought at least two systems in early 2011. Commissioned by the coastal missile & artillery forces[19]
Egypt[20] - theEgyptian Navy is planning to acquire the Russian system “Bastion” in order to secure its coasts and gas fields in the Mediterranean.In the documentary, Putin said Russia's Bastion high-precision coastal missile defense systems had been deployed to Crimea to protect the territory -- 'in such a way that they were seen perfectly well from outer space.'