The Soviet Union created a variety of radars during the second half the 20th century that allowed for early detection, fire control, and early warning. While they were based on Western technology their systems also featured some unique characteristics. The Soviets also used radars that were not detected by Western intelligence.
One of the first radars that was developed in the Soviet Union, a V-beam portable early warning system. The Soviets were familiar with radars from World War II. They knew about several major British radars, as well as radars that were made in the United States. The Soviets ultimately decided to develop an integrated radar-based, early warning system.
The Soviets also developed a mobile radar, the RUS-2. It was a very simple form of radar that was capable of providing early warning but it had limited range against low-flying aircraft. It consisted of a trailer and a truck. The truck contained the radar equipment. The system was also based MIT. It had a basic ECCM feature and had limited capability against long pulse jamming.
The Soviets also designed a unique height finder. This device was known as Patty Cake. It was first developed in 1953. Unlike other Soviet radars, it was not developed according to a normal development pattern. It was not made to replicate Western technology.
Air defense was a major focus of both the Soviets and allies. The Soviets and their allies had many interceptor aircraft that could be used to destroy enemy planes. Air defense systems covered Russia, including Eastern Europe and Eastern Asia. The radar ground control intercept nets provided continuous coverage for the whole country.
Soviets also created a family of radars to counter the threat posed by stealth aircraft. These systems were built after the NATO invasion of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. They were developed on mobile chassis, and were first tested on training ground. They were also tested during 2011. The Russian air force was able to continuously detect stealth aircraft with the stealth system.
Russian radars have the ability to detect and destroy stealth planes. The Su-57 fifth-generation aircraft is equipped with a radar array that is 1,000 times larger than that of the F-22, F-35 and F-22. These aircraft are designed with large, square intakes that absorb radar waves and make them harder to detect.
Russian airforce successfully deployed the AGM-88 HARM missile anti-radar. These missiles can be fired by military planes as well as theoretically anti-aircraft systems. Even if the radar has been turned off, missiles still can hit targets. HARM missiles were also used by the Ukrainian military. On September 5, the Russian air defense system shot down four missiles. This is the first time an AESA radar has been deployed successfully in Ukraine, according to some reports.