Pechora Missile System: Soviet/Russian Surface-to-Air Defence

Category: Defence & Security — Missile Systems

  • The Pechora system refers to the S-125 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by the Soviet Union.
  • It was designed primarily to engage low- and medium-altitude aerial targets.
  • The system entered service during the Soviet era and has been operated by several countries.
  • It is also known by the NATO reporting name SA-3 Goa.
  • Different modernisation programmes have extended the operational usefulness of legacy S-125 systems.

Key Pointer: Pechora → S-125 SAM → Soviet origin → SA-3 Goa → Air-defence system.