Krasukha MEWC

Mobile Electronic Warfare Complex [ 2014 ]

The Krasukha Electronic Warfare system is in active service with the Russian Federation and a few select allies to date.

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Krasukha ("Night Shade") is the designation of the Russian Army's most capable, land-based Electronic Warfare (EW) system ("Mobile Electronic Warfare Complex"). Due to its wheeled nature, the system is inherently mobile, transported on the chassis of the BAZ-6910-22 four-axle, 8-wheeled military truck. In-the-field, the complete solution is used to counter / target enemy frequencies and signals. Production of the Krasukha has been ongoing since 2010 by the KRET Corporation and known variants include the 1L269 "Krasukha-2" and 1RL257 "Krasukha-4" models, these featuring an operational range of 155 miles (250 km) and 185 miles (300 km), respectively. The truck component is manufactured by the Bryansk Automobile Plant.

Electronic Warfare is just one layer of a complex modern war which sees all manner of airborne, land-based, and ocean-going elements at play. The Krasukha is designed to counter the capabilities of radars deployed by such units in an active campaign, providing an active, mobile defense against guided missile attack, reconnaissance drones, enemy AWACS, and spy satellites as well as those systems receiving signals via GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) such as drones. The system relies on a multi-functional jamming component to target radar frequencies and radio-emitting sources while the physical section of the unit employs a series of radar dishes, antenna, and sensors atop a traversing mount.

The first major deployment of the Krasukha EW system is believed to have been during Syrian Civil War (2011-Present) by Russian forces supporting the Syrian regime. Since them, they are believed to have played a more limited role in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenian and Azerbaijan. More recently, the jammer has been deployed during the Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine (February 2022- Present).

Global operators of the Krasukha system beyond the Russian Federation include long-time Soviet-Russian allies in Algeria, Iran, Libya, and Serbia.©MilitaryFactory.com

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March 2022 - A Krasukha-4 system is believed to have been captured by Ukrainian forces in the Russian invasion of the country. The example is being delivered to United States hands for dissection.

Specifications

KRET Corporation (EW system) / Bryansk Automobile Plant (tractor) - Russia
Manufacturer(s)

Algeria; Iran; Libya; Russia; Serbia
Operators

2014
Service Year

Russia
National Origin

Active
Project Status

4
Crew

250
Units

SPECIAL PURPOSE
Special purpose design developed to accomplish an equally-special battlefield role or roles.

37.1 ft
(11.3 meters)
Length

9.0 ft
(2.75 meters)
Width

18.0 ft
(5.5 meters)
Height

77,162 lb
(35,000 kg)
Weight

38.6 tons
(Medium-class)
Tonnage

BAZ-6909: 1 x YaMZ-8401.10-14 V12 diesel-fueled engine engine.
Drive System

71 mph
(115 kph)
Road Speed

528 miles
(850 km)
Road Range

None. Only equipment for the Electronic Warfare (EW) role.

AMMUNITION
Not Applicable.

Krasukha - Base Series Name.

Krasukha-2 - 250km operational range.

Krasukha-4 - 300km operational range.

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Krasukha MEWC

Mobile Electronic Warfare Complex [ 2014 ]

The Krasukha Electronic Warfare system is in active service with the Russian Federation and a few select allies to date.

Specifications