PRV-16 (Thin Skin B) Russian Height-Finder Radar
PRV-16
Height-Finding Radar
Other
Basic Information
Name
PRV-16 (Thin Skin B) Russian Height-Finder Radar
Designation
PRV-16
Alternate Designation
PRV-16; Thin Skin B
Equipment Type
Height-Finding Radar
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1965
Description
The PRV-16 (NATO name: THIN SKIN B) is an H-band nodding height-finder radar, generally deployed as part of a ground-controlled interception formation. Both trailer and truck-mounted versions have been observed and its operational role is probably in support of tactical air defense units. In most cases, it will be associated with air search and surveillance radars to provide them with complementary height information on targets detected.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Variants
PRV-16ML
The PRV-16ML is a C-/X-band (NATO G-/H-/I-band) (5–9 GHz) height-finding radar associated with the Almaz/Antei 2K11 Krug (NATO reporting name SA-4 'Ganef'), the Tikhomirov Instrument Research Institute 2K12 Kub (NATO reporting name SA-6 'Gainful') and the Almaz/Antei 9K33 Osa (NATO reporting name SA-8 'Gecko') surface-to-air missile systems. The PRV-16ML features digital signal processing and solid-state components. The antenna system is equipped with a digital motor drive. Orientation of the primary surveillance radar antenna and its topographic referencing is performed automatically by means of a GPS receiver with two deployed antennas. The contractor claims improved performance and jamming immunity, electromagnetic compatibility, and reduced power consumption.
System
Alternative Designation
PRV-16; Thin Skin B
Type
Height-Finder Radar
In Service
In service with nations that still operate the SA-4 Ganef, SA-6 Gainful and SA-8 Gecko.
Crew
4 ea
Chassis
Normally mounted on a 6x6 shelter vehicle chassis. Type of chassis dependent on country. Has been seen on both the Russian ZIL-157 and German MAN variants. Some older models still in service seen mounted on trailers.
Start-up Time
Less than 5-minutes
Band
G-H (5-9 GHz)
Maximum Range
240 km
Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)
400/800 Hz
Pulse Repetition Time (PRT)
1.6 and 2.5 milliseconds
Average Power
470 W
Peak Power
700 kW
Dimensions
Length (Truck-Mounted)
INA
Width (Truck-Mounted)
6.9 m
Height (Truck-Mounted)
3.1 m
Length (Trailer-Mounted)
INA
Width (Trailer-Mounted)
3.9 m
Height (Trailer-Mounted)
8.5 m
Weight
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Radars
Land > Radars
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (25)
Russia
Ukraine
Poland
India
Iran
North Korea
Czech Republic
Serbia
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cuba
Egypt
Ethiopia
Hungary
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Libya
Lithuania
Myanmar
Slovakia
Syria
Saint Helena
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