Infauna (RB-531B) Russian 8x8 Amphibious Electronic Warfare System

The Infauna (RB-531B) 8x8 Amphibious Electronic Warfare System is used to detect and jam the enemy communications, and to protect its own forces from the radio-controlled explosives. This happens through detection of the dangerous signal and jamming of that signal, by overpowering it. The system has been based on the K1SZ1 universal platform, derived from the BTR-80 APC. “Infauna” is mainly becoming a part of the inventory of the Russian VDV airborne component. The first four examples of this suite have been handed off to the Western and Southern Military Districts at the beginning of the year 2012, with another two being delivered in 2014 and subsequent six systems received in 2015. --- COGINT Report Data (7 June 2023, UNCLASSIFIED) --- Bandwidth/Frequencies: 30-300 MHz, VHF and 300-1000 MHz, UHF Additional Information: • Mounted on unified K1Sh1 chassis based on the BTR-80 armored personnel carrier • Capable of escorting columns of armored vehicles and performing operations in close proximity to ground forces • Antenna mounted inside of domed shell on the roof, can be deployed through a telescopic mast • Ability to work alongside sappers for anti-radio-controlled minesweeping Performance Specifications: • Chassis: K1Sh1 based on BTR-80 • Gross Weight [tons]: approximately 12 • Highway speed [km/h]: 80 • Swimming speed [km/h]: 9 • Highway range [km]: 600 • Length [mm]: 7650 • Width [mm]: 2900 • Height [mm]: 2630 • Crew [people]: 3