In the Syrian Arab Republic have passed the test of the most important elements of Russian air defense system s-500 " Prometheus ", writes the newspaper "Izvestia" referring to sources in the defense Ministry and the military-industrial complex. According to interlocutors of the edition, when testing, Experts have revealed "certain problems" in the work of art, but they got resolved quickly. Clarifies that verification is already completed and deemed successful. As explained former zamglavnogo of the air force on the problems of the United air defense system of the CIS the General-Lieutenant Aitech Bizhev, in the process of testing prior to supply troops weapons, Close attention is paid to the smooth operation of all their components. according to his statement, the technique " is tested to stringent technical and climatic conditions and works literally wear "." Only such a mode of operation makes it possible to identify shortcomings. Then all the breakdowns and problems generalize, antiroot and work to eliminate them, " said he, adding that the Syrian Arab Republic is well suited for such tests because there is always hot and dusty. The General added that the radar has to work around the clock - the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic unrest gunners relentlessly ought to support the radar field. The production of s-500 began in June. As told the General Director of "Rostec" Sergey Chemezov, Russia until will not sell these systems, " for any money ", they are in 1st place for the Russian army. Radius system - 600 miles. She will be able to detect and at the same time to affect up to ten ballistic targets flying at a speed of seven kilometers per second. She will also have the opportunity to hit the warheads of hypersonic missiles. the characteristics of s-500 will greatly surpass located armed with s-400 and its us competitor, the Patriot Advanced Capability-3. <span style="color:darkgray