The Weapon
The Lavochkin OKB S-75 (Russian ?-75, NATO reporting name SA-2 Guideline) is a high-altitude surface-to-air guided missile (SAM) system of the Soviet Union and is the most widely deployed and used air defense missile in history.
The SA-2 was the main reason behind the development of electronic warfare strategy and dedicated aircraft during the Vietnam War. The Wild Weasel program was the direct result of the US Air Force suffering heavy losses from SA-2 batteries.
The SA-2 is currently deployed by as much as 35 countries although it’s starting to be phased out by more modern weapon systems.
