Kuroska-4 What do you know about the Russian electronic warfare system and how it works in battle?

Russian electronic warfare systems (EW) "Krasukha-2" on the chassis of the BAZ and "Krasukha-4" on the chassis of the KAMAZ truck the MAKS-2019 air show, rear view

Just as there are casualties and losses in wars, there are spoils in it as well, and some of these spoils may be treasures that are inestimable in money, especially at the time of battle, and this is exactly what happened with the Ukrainian army, which recently seized the advanced Russian electronic warfare system “Korska-4” (Krasukha). -4) Which was described by news agencies and military observers as a military treasure and the biggest booty for the Ukrainian forces since the start of the war.

It is an advanced, Russian-made electronic warfare system designed and manufactured by the Bryansk Electromechanical Plant (KRET) and intended to neutralize Low Earth Orbit (LEO) spy satellites, ground-based radars and AWACS airborne radars on Ranges between 150 and 300 km, the system is also capable of inflicting significant and decisive damage to enemy electronic warfare and communications systems.

The Russian Ministry of Defense received the first batch of this system in November 2013, and immediately put it into service to supplement the Krasukha-2 units already in use by the Russian military.

This system provided the army with powerful radar jamming capabilities, as "Korska-4" was described as a very effective tool against "flying radars" such as the American "USAF E-8 Joint STARS" aircraft, or reconnaissance satellites, such as the American satellite Lacrosse is also an excellent way to evade surveillance and combat drones, Army Recognition said in a recent report .

System components

This system consists of a large turret installed in the upper part of its protective chassis mounted on the back of a military truck "Kamaz 6350 8*8", to which two circular antennas are connected on each side of the turret. Telescopic mast" attached to another antenna at the rear of the tower.

In the case of movement, the turret is placed inside the protective structure, while in the combat position two hydraulic stabilizers are lowered to the ground with the aim of fixing it on each side of the hull.

The truck carrying this system is equipped with a crew cab in the front, and this cab can be equipped with A5 armor that provides protection against small arms fire.

Movement speed

The KAMAZ military truck that carries this system is equipped with a diesel engine with a capacity of 360 horses, and the truck can operate at a maximum speed of 95 km / h, and can travel a distance of 1,000 km, and inside this truck there is a corridor with a depth of 1.75 m.

How does Kuroska-4 work in battle?

The Korska-4 mobile electronic warfare system suppresses and suppresses hostile spy satellites, ground-based radars, and airborne warning and control systems such as the AWACS system by creating strong jamming of their primary radar frequencies and other radio emitting sources.

The "Kuruska-4" is also able to effectively protect forces and equipment on the ground against radio surveillance satellites, ground-based radars or airborne warning and control systems, as this system will render remote-controlled missile attacks ineffective, and the system was designed primarily To counter the attacks of enemies who possess advanced techniques.

The British newspaper "The Telegraph" reported that American and Western intelligence agencies will soon begin examining the secrets of this system and determining the effectiveness of Russian equipment in tracking NATO planes.

The newspaper suggested that the system would be transported by land to the US Air Force facility in Ramstein, Germany, before being flown to the United States for further evaluation and testing.