Radar · Acquisition (SAM)
76N6 Clam Shell
76N6 (Clam Shell)
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RU
Low-altitude acquisition radar of the S-300P on a tall mast
I-band FMCW radar designed to find low-flying targets with a small radar signature, such as cruise missiles. It is usually mounted on the 40V6M mast of 24 to 39 m so it can see over terrain and buildings, and feeds target data to the S-300P fire control. It uses continuous wave, which makes it harder to detect than a pulse radar.
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Dimensionsfor imagery analysis
- Mount
- Semi-trailer behind a MAZ-537; usually on a 40V6M mast
- Antenna / mast
- Mast 24–39 m
- Dimension source
- US Army TRADOC Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
General
- Role
- Acquisition of low flyers and cruise missiles
- Belongs to
- SA-10 / SA-20 (S-300P family)
- Band
- I band (8–10 GHz), FMCW
- Emplacement
- ≈ 1 hour with mast
Performance
- Detection
- Target at 500 m: ≈ 49 NM; at 1,000 m: ≈ 65 NM
- Smallest target
- 0.02 m²
- Power
- 1.4 kW average, 55 kW peak
Threat
- RWR
- Difficult — low-power continuous wave
- Countermeasure
- Low flying helps little because of the mast; SEAD on the mast, stand-off
- Threat level
- High — designed against low flyers
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