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64N6 (Big Bird) Russian Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar

64N6

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Basic Information
Name
64N6 (Big Bird) Russian Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar
Designation
64N6
Alternate Designation
Russian: 64Н6 / 64N6; NATO: BIG BIRD-D
Equipment Type
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
1988
Description

The 64N6 (Big Bird) Russian Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar is a long-range, three-dimensional phased-array surveillance and target acquisition radar that serves as the primary search and detection component for Russia's S-300 and S-400 air defense systems. --- Additional Data (TRADOC ODIN WEG) --- Frequency: 2.9–3.3 GHz (S, NATO Band E/F) Antenna Dimensions: 12 x 3.5 (each face) m Associated Weapon Systems: С-300ПМУ2 (S-300PMU2): 48Н6Е2 / 48N6E2 Role: 3D Long-Range Surveillance Remarks: Export/modernized S-300P search radar --- From Radartutorial.eu (https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/06.missile/karte014.en.html) --- 64N6E (Cyrillic: 64Н6Э; NATO-designator „Tombstone”, later variants „Big Bird”) is operating in the S band Phased Array search and acquisition Radar used for aerial targets and ballistic missile. This radar was developed for the SA–10A „Grumble” or SA–20 „Gargoyle” surface-to-air missile system (Russian designator: S-300) since 1967 and was put into service in 1979. Its radar signal processing can detect up to 200 targets.

Variants
91N6E This is an upgraded derivative of the 64N6 Big Bird radar system developed for the S-400 surface-to-air missile system. It has a fully digital design with a higher peak power rating than its predecessor to accommodate longer-range 48N6E3 and 40N6E missiles.
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Category Radars
Land > Radars
Filter Label
6
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Russia
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