The S-75 (Russian: С-75; NATO reporting name SA-2 Guideline) is a Soviet-designed, high-altitude air defence system. It is built around a surface-to-air missile with command guidance . Following its first deployment in 1957 it became one of the most widely deployed air defence systems in history.

Aug 30, 2018 · The Soviet-made S-75 Dvina (NATO reporting name SA-2 Guideline) surface-to-air missile was a Cold War design adapted for nonnuclear warfare. The S-75’s SM-63-1 launcher could be transported on four wheels, rotated 360 degrees and usually launched the …

Apr 12, 2025 · One such system that was key for North Vietnam’s survival against America’s air dominance was the Soviet-built S-75 Dvina surface-to-air (SAM) system. Known by its NATO designation of “SA-2...

Apr 8, 2022 · Detailing the technical specifications, development, and operational history of the SA-2 / S-75 (Guideline / Dvina) High-Altitude Surface-to-Air Missile System (SAM) including pictures.

Apr 9, 2019 · Known in the west as the SA-2 Guideline, this weapon was responsible for the downing of more American aircraft than any missile in history. It was deployed worldwide beginning in 1957, and improvements and updates, many by third parties, continued into the 21st Century. Specifications: Alternate names: Dvina;Guideline Mod 0,1;SA-2A,B;V (1D);V-750.

The PLA reverse engineered the Soviet V-75/S-75 Dvina / SA-2 Guideline SAM system during the 1960s, including the SNR-75 Fan Song radar, the SM-90 launcher and the PR-11AM transporter/transloader. Since then the PLA developed a significantly improved HQ-2B variant.

During the Vietnam War, North Vietnam used SA-2 missiles to attack and destroy U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft, forcing the United States to develop countermeasures to address this serious threat.

North Vietnamese forces used the S-75 extensively during the Vietnam War to successfully defend Hanoi and Haiphong against US bombing. It was produced in the People's Republic of China under the names HQ-1 (under licence) and HQ-2 (modified, named FT-2000A).

The S-75 achieved its first notable success in 1959 when it shot down a Taiwanese RB-57D aircraft. In 1960, it played a critical role in the U-2 incident, shooting down Francis Gary Powers' U-2 aircraft. During the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, an S-75 system shot down a U-2 over Cuba.

The S-75 Dvina (Russian: С-75; NATO reporting name SA-2 Guideline) is a Soviet-designed, high-altitude air defense system, built around a command guided surface-to-air missile. Since its first deployment in 1957 it has become the most widely deployed air defense system in history.