Missile Attack on US F-16s, Edward L. Cooper, 1985. Russia first displayed the SA-12 (S-300V) surface to air missile system at the 1992 Moscow air show. The SA-12 GIANT, shown here tracking a US F-16, and GLADIATOR are capable of intercepting aircraft at all altitudes. The missile was designed from the outset to defend against ballistic and cruise missiles as well as aircraft.