The Krasukha (Красуха) is a mobile, ground-based, electronic warfare (EW) system. This system is produced by KRET corporation on different wheeled platforms.[1][2] The Krasukhas primary targets are airborne radio-electronics (such as UAVs) and airborne systems guided by radar. The Krasukha has multiple applications in the Russian Armed Forces.[3]
Krasukha-2[]
The Krasukha-2 is intended to jam AWACS at ranges of up to 250 kilometres (160 mi).[3][4] The Krasukha-2 is also able to jam other air borne radars, such as radar guided missiles. The missiles, once jammed, are then provided a false target away from the original to ensure that the missiles are no longer a threat. The Krasukha-2 guards mobile high priority targets such as the 9K720 Iskander SRBM.[3]
Krasukha-4[]
The Krasukha-4 broadband multifunctional jamming station is mounted on a BAZ-6910-022 four-axle-chassis. Like the Krasukha-2, the Krasukha-4 counters AWACS and other air borne radar systems. The Krasukha-4 has the range for effectively disrupting low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and can cause permanent damage to targeted radio-electronic devices.[2][5] Ground based radars are also a viable target for the Krasukha-4.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ""Electronic warfare complex "Krasuha-4""". KRET. http://www.kret.com/en/product/12/. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Advanced system to guard Russia from hi-tech surveillance, drone attacks". Russia Today. http://rt.com/news/russia-radar-jammer-drones-864/. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "1L269 Krasukha-2". Deagel.com. http://www.deagel.com/Special-Purpose-Vehicles/1L269-Krasukha-2_a003129001.aspx. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ↑ "KRET has fulfilled the state defense order for the delivery of Krasuha-2". Rostek. http://rostec.ru/news/4514794. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ↑ "Krasukha-4". Deagel.com. http://www.deagel.com/Special-Purpose-Vehicles/Krasukha-4_a003129002.aspx. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
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