The Soviet Union produced a number of radars in the second half of twentieth century that provided fire control, early warning and detection. While their systems were based upon Western technology, some of them had special features. The Soviets also installed radars that were evaded detection by Western intelligence.
One of the first radars developed in the Soviet Union was a portable, V-beam early warning system. The Soviets gained a lot of knowledge about radars during World War II. They had knowledge about radars from Britain, and also some information about radars created by the United States. Eventually, the Soviets decided to develop a single, integrated radar-based early warning system.
RUS-2, a mobile radar that was developed by the Soviets, was another radar. Although the radar was very basic, it could provide early warning. However, it had limited range against low flyers. It consisted only of a van and a trailer. The truck housed radar equipment. The system was also based MIT. It was unable to withstand long pulse jamming and only had a basic ECCM function.
A height finder developed by the Soviets had a distinctive design. This was called Patty Cake and it was developed in 1953. It was different from other Soviet radars in that it did not follow a standard development process. The radar was not designed to be a copy of Western technology.
Air defense was also a priority for both the Soviets, and the allies. Both the Soviets and allies owned a lot of interceptor planes that were used to destroy enemy airplanes. The air defense system included all of Russia as well as Eastern Europe and Eastern Asia. A vast network of radar ground control intercept networks provided continuous coverage to the entire country.
Soviets also designed a series of radars that could counter the threat of stealth planes. These systems were designed after the NATO attack upon the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. They were designed on mobile chassis and were tested on training grounds. They were also tested at training grounds in 2011. The stealth system was designed to provide the Russian air force with continuous detection of stealth aircraft.
Russian radars that are the most advanced in Russia today can track and destroy stealth airplanes. The Su-57 is a fifth-generation aircraft that has a radar system that is up to 1,000 times larger than the F-22 and the F-35. These aircraft are designed with large, square intakes that absorb radar waves and make them harder to detect.
The AGM-88 HARM anti-radar ballistic missile was successfully launched by the Russian air force. These missiles may be launched by military planes or theoretically by anti-aircraft weapons systems. Even if radar is off, the missiles can still hit targets. HARM missiles were also used by the Ukrainian military. The Russian air defense system intercepted four missiles and shot them down on September 5. It is believed this is the first time an AESA-radar has been successfully deployed in Ukraine.