In a dramatic turn of events in Syria’s ongoing conflict, rebel forces have captured an advanced Russian air defense radar system, the Podlet-K1. This piece of cutting-edge military technology is worth an estimated $5 million and could have major consequences, especially if it ends up in the hands of Western countries like the U.S. or its NATO allies.
What Is the Podlet-K1?
The Podlet-K1 radar system is one of the most modern pieces of equipment in Russia’s arsenal. First introduced in 2018, it’s designed to detect aerial targets, like low-flying drones, helicopters, cruise missiles, and fighter jets. It uses a sophisticated phased-array radar antenna to track up to 200 targets at once within a range of 200-300 kilometers (124-186 miles).
Wow. Rebels also captured the antenna vehicle of the advanced Russian 48Ya6-K1 "Podlet-K1" multipurpose mobile three-coordinate S-Band radar system, specifically designed to detect air targets at low and extremely low altitudes.
Operates with S-300/400 etc, very capable. pic.twitter.com/etjXgaBVmb
Mounted on a KamAZ-6350 8×8 truck, this mobile radar is usually part of a larger air defense setup, working alongside powerful missile systems like the S-300PMU-2 and S-4...
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