S-300 Missle Range only 35nm? in SP

[ACME_WIdgets]

When I setup an S-300 site, all in the same Group, all Condition Red, all facing the Blue incoming F-16.  I use all the S-300 assets, plus 2 EWRs (BB, TS) and S-300 skill is set to Excellent on all assets.
But I never get fired upon until the Blue plane is about 35nm away from the S-300. Then TEL D, C will fire at me.
I do get SAM search warning on RWR (BB, TS first).

I thought the S-300 could detect and hit a hot target, angels 30 from almost 160nm away??
Am I doing something wrong?

Edited June 12, 2024 by ACME_WIdgets
added SAM skill level

[Exorcet]

160 is way too far. Max range is closer to 50. Does the F-16 have ECM? Is the S-300 being masked be terrain? How much time elapses before the F-16 comes into firing range? Some AI units have a setup time.

[ACME_WIdgets]

I setup the S-300 and EWR site at the beach of the Sea of Azov, so no terrain blocking/masking.  The F-16 comes in at 35,000 feet at M0.9.

The F-16 ECM is off.  The EWR does show search at 75+m, but no SAM lock then fire until about 35m.

[GGTharos]

The maximum distances occur against high, FAST, non-maneuvering targets.   Something like 20km altitude and mach 2.

[ACME_WIdgets]

I even added a SA-2 site next to it.  Track file is attached.
I'm lost on this one...

S-300 and SA- 2 short range 35nm .trk