Gukol-1
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: Gukol-1, antenna size: 350 mm
Figure 1: Gukol-1, antenna size: 350 mm
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| frequency: | X-Band |
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| peak power: | 0.5 kW |
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| instrumented range: | 190 NM (≙ 350 km) |
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| MTBCF: | 2 500 hrs |
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Gukol-1
Gukol-1 is operating in the X-Band coherent radar designed for meteorological and navigation support of lightweight aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters, air patrolling and search-and-rescue operations. It meets the requirements of the international standard ARINC 708.
The Gukol-1 airborne radar provides:
- airspace surveillance, including detection of dangerous weather phenomena, determination of their zones and danger levels (also at low altitudes and in surface clutter);
- detection of weather phenomena turbulent zones, which are dangerous to aircraft or helicopter flights at maximum ranges of 50 km;
- generation of horizontal and vertical profiles of weather phenomena at maximum ranges of 300 km;
- ground mapping to detect surface objects to ensure navigational safety;
- detection of ground and air obstacles ahead of the aircraft/helicopter at maximum ranges - 1 km and 10 km, respectively.
The series production started in 1999.