Top 5 Russian Arms NATO Is Afraid Of (Video)

From YouTube: Russia is capable of striking a "painful blow" to NATO, if the alliance, for example, gets involved in the war in Ukraine. Here is the top five of weapons that, according to Western analysts, make Russia a dangerous opponent in case of war.

Operational tactical missile complex Iskander comes first. Its missiles are highly accurate and can hit targets at a distance of 400 km. They can maneuver when flying and strike moving targets. Iskander gives the Russian army an opportunity to hit targets located deep inside Europe.

Next on the list is the family of Su-27 fighters. They were a response of the USSR to American fighter F-15. Su-27 has high speed, extensive flight range and incredible maneuverability. The Su-27 aircraft can confront the fighters made with the use of Stealth technology.

The third most dangerous weapon of Russia is anti-aircraft missile system S-400 "Triumph". For NATO forces, losing even one fighter aircraft is akin to "a national financial disaster." S-400 has three types of missiles, and all of them were designed to destroy air targets. Long-range missiles can hit targets at distances of up to 400 km, while shorter-range missiles are capable of hitting fast-moving and maneuverable targets. In addition, the "Triumph" can also destroy ballistic missiles. The S-400, deployed in the Kaliningrad enclave, may pose a threat even to NATO military operations taking place inside Europe.

Submarines of Project 971 "Pike-B", come fourth one the list. During the 1980s and 1990s, the Soviet Union and then Russia built 15 submarines. As of today, Russia has nine subs of the class. They have a wide arsenal of weapons, including torpedoes and cruise missiles, capable of striking both sea- and ground-based targets. This means that a large part of NATO coastline can be in danger.

And finally, another formidable weapon in the hands of Moscow is special forces. Although this type of forces is not a weapon in the technical sense of the word, this is one of the most effective tools in the Russian arsenal.