Kasta 2E
The Kasta 2E (NATO: Flat Face E, alternative name Casta 2E) is a modern Russian radar system.
![]() Kasta 2E2 antenna truck at MAKS 2005 | |
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Type | 2E1 (2E2) |
Range | 5–150 km (3.1–93.2 mi) |
Altitude | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
Azimuth | 360° (40°) |
Precision | 540 m or 1,770 ft (100 m or 330 ft) |
The development of the Kasta 2E surveillance radars was initiated in the former Soviet Union. Its primary objective is to overcome deficiencies or to satisfy the demand in low-level surveillance.
The Kasta 2E1 (51U6) system uses two antennas and consists of two vehicles:
- one truck carries the antenna and its peripheral equipment
- another truck operates as command post vehicle and on a trailer unit, the external power supply is installed
The Kasta 2E2 (39N6E) system uses one antenna and consists of three vehicles:
- one truck carries the antenna and its peripheral equipment
- another truck operates as command post vehicle
- a diesel-electric power plant is mounted another truck and two single-axle trailers carry auxiliary equipment
Both radar types can be triggered with either equal or opposed phases. Both antenna types can optionally be mounted on a standard 50 m pylon. This arrangement causes a displacement of the radar horizon which in turn increases the detection altitude up to 6 km at a distance of 150 km.
Kasta 2E1 | Kasta 2E2 | |
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Target detection (height 100 m) with Antenna 5.4 / 14 m | 32 km | 41 km |
Target detection (height 100 m) with Antenna 50 m | 58 km | 55 km |
Accuracy distance | 540 m | 100 m |
Azimuth | 100' | 40' |
Height | n.a. | 900 m |
Velocity | n.a. | 2 m/s |
Data processing cap. | n.a. | 200 Plots |
Target tracking | n.a. | 50 Tracks |
Max. Range of radio connection | n.a. | 50 km |
Moving target indication (MTI) | 53 DB | 54 DB |
Mean time between failure (MTBF) | 300 h | 700 h |
Setup time | 20 min | 20 min |
Power up | 3.3 min | 3.3 min |
Teardown | 20 min | 20 min |
Power consumption | 16 kW | 23 kW |
Operating crew | 2 | 2 |
Transport units | 2 | 3 |
References
- «КАСТА-2Е1»(51У6) - Company website from ОАО Муромский завод радиоизмерительных приборов
- «КАСТА-2Е2» (39Н6Е) - Company website from ОАО Муромский завод радиоизмерительных приборов
- Rosoboron company website
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