An EW feature previously unknown in Russian fighters appeared during a video broadcast by the Russian Defense

[The SC]

During one of the videos released by the Russian Ministry of Defense from the HUD head-up display in the cockpit of a Su-35S fighter over Ukraine, it is shown firing the Kh-31PD anti-radiation missile with a range of 260 km in Operation SEAD to suppress air defense.

But the striking thing that appeared on the screen was the writing БУК-1, which indicates that the fighter recognized the hostile radar and its type, which is the engagement radar of the Buk-M1 air defense system.

Thanks to the L-150 Pastel sensors deployed on the fighter's hull, they are part of the Khibiny-10V electronic warfare system.

Its mission is ELINT, any electronic intelligence, whose mission is to detect the hostile frequency and determine its direction accurately. It is capable of storing 128 different radar frequencies, its range is 8-100 km, and its frequency range is 2-18 GHz. It is able to control six Kh-31 passive-guided anti-radiation missiles without the interference of the Iribis radar. -E main of the fighter.

Above the name Buk-1 we note the number 24.3 km and next to it the symbol риц, this symbol indicates the range of the signal being intercepted.

The strange thing is that the range of the anti-radar missile is 260 km, the range of the ELINT system responsible for detecting radar signals is 8-100 km, on the other hand, the range of the Buk-M1 missiles is up to 40 km, and the range of the 9S35 fireradar of the Buk-M1 is up to 95-100 km .

And the fighter carried out the shooting from a distance of 24.3 km only, i.e. from within the missile range. During the video, number 24.3 appeared and disappeared several times, meaning that the transmission from the hostile radar was turned off and turned on several times, confirming that the Buk-M1 was in a state of ambush and the radar was turned off, and it did not start until after the approach of the Russian fighter, but The ambush failed, otherwise the throw would have been carried out from a much further distance if the Buk-M1 was in conventional mode of operation.

Inevitably, the fighter jammed it with the SAP-518 electronic warfare pods and did not allow it to achieve radar shutdown.

 

[Trango Towers]

I don't think Russians have released hell on Ukraine.
They really are holding back

 

[AlKardai]

You’re completely right. Where, for example, are the famous Russian airforce? Why has the famous military doctrine for occupation of a country leading to a troop and civilian ratio of 1:40, not been used?

Why are the Russians moving through Ukraine at snail pace?
If you put this all down to the fact that “Ukrainians are fighting bravely”, then you must be a moron. Any smart person knows that there is a lot more going on than what meets the eye

 

[RescueRanger]

People don't give Russia the benefit of the doubt - all will become apparent soon enough it seems. Especially if you see the mood on the ground and look past the propaganda from both sides.

 

[Foinikas]

You’re completely right. Where, for example, are the famous Russian airforce? Why has the famous military doctrine for occupation of a country leading to a troop and civilian ratio of 1:40, not been used?

Why are the Russians moving through Ukraine at snail pace?
If you put this all down to the fact that “Ukrainians are fighting bravely”, then you must be a moron. Any smart person knows that there is a lot more going on than what meets the eye

Well said.

The Russians had big problems and blunders during this war,mainly logistical problems,but it's as if they tried to fight a small,limited war. Sometimes it seems as if they were testing their own tactics and other times it felt like they had no idea of what they wanted to do. As if they were going there without a clear target.

But Russians somehow always ended up getting the upper hand in the end.

Be it with the Tatars or the Swedes or the French or the Germans in WWII or even with the Ottomans during the 18th and 19th century.

 

[Princeps Senatus]

this thread

 

[Broccoli]

You’re completely right. Where, for example, are the famous Russian airforce? Why has the famous military doctrine for occupation of a country leading to a troop and civilian ratio of 1:40, not been used?

Why are the Russians moving through Ukraine at snail pace?
If you put this all down to the fact that “Ukrainians are fighting bravely”, then you must be a moron. Any smart person knows that there is a lot more going on than what meets the eye

And what if everyone simply overestimated Russian capabilities and damage the Putin regimes corruption has done?

 

[AlKardai]

And what if everyone simply overestimated Russian capabilities and damage the Putin regimes corruption has done?

I doubt it. Putin hasn’t deployed more than 190000 in Ukraine, which is a small fraction of his own army. If Putin does manage to take over Ukraine, it would be a massive achievement, as he’ll have taken over a country with an army much larger than the amount that he has deployed.

The RFAF also have excellent air superiority aircraft, and next to none of these have been deployed in Ukraine

 

[Foinikas]

And what if everyone simply overestimated Russian capabilities and damage the Putin regimes corruption has done?

That's a possibility too.

 

[SQ8]

That's a possibility too.

Saddam’s military was assumed to be fearsome too until it turned out to be a bunch of corrupt & incompetent “Yes men” that led its men into massacre.

 

[PakFactor]

Saddam’s military was assumed to be fearsome too until it turned out to be a bunch of corrupt & incompetent “Yes men” that led its men into massacre.

Yes, but let's not forget:

1) Wasted his army fighting Iran
2) Killed his top officers due to them becoming famous
3) Sanctions on a depleted force that can't rebuild
4) Fighting all of West basically

Important: The geography isn't favorable to any Middle Eastern nation in modern combat unlike AfPak region.

 

[Foinikas]

Saddam’s military was assumed to be fearsome too until it turned out to be a bunch of corrupt & incompetent “Yes men” that led its men into massacre.

I totally agree,but Russia is supposed to be on another level. Maybe they need reforms. Maybe that need new officers. Priorities in arms production and research. They've stayed behind when everyone is using modern AT systems and vehicles.

 

[notorious_eagle]

People don't give Russia the benefit of the doubt - all will become apparent soon enough it seems. Especially if you see the mood on the ground and look past the propaganda from both sides.

It's not about giving them the benefit of the doubt, its about what results have been achieved. The attack on Kyiv from the North sector has been called off, meaning they didn't have the resources to take Kyiv. Their axis of advancement has been extremely slow, they have lost a record number of tanks, APC's, helis and aircraft. Not to mention, they have suffered 15K casualties. The conduct of their soldiers and their professionalism has been atrocious to say the least, they have freaking lost 7 GENERALS. Let me repeat, 7 GENERALS.

No matter which way i look at it, this was an absolute disaster campaign for Russia and the blame lies with leadership. This is what happens when nepotism and corruption becomes endemic like cancer in Institutions. Russia is the successor to the Soviet Army, and the Soviet Army was an absolute hammer. Its a shame how this Army has evolved itself into a joke, and Russia has a very rich history with its Army.

I totally agree,but Russia is supposed to be on another level. Maybe they need reforms. Maybe that need new officers. Priorities in arms production and research. They've stayed behind when everyone is using modern AT systems and vehicles.

They need a reboot on wartime footing on every level. Their tactics, arms and training are completely outdated.

 

[HaMoTZeMaS]

You’re completely right. Where, for example, are the famous Russian airforce? Why has the famous military doctrine for occupation of a country leading to a troop and civilian ratio of 1:40, not been used?

Why are the Russians moving through Ukraine at snail pace?
If you put this all down to the fact that “Ukrainians are fighting bravely”, then you must be a moron. Any smart person knows that there is a lot more going on than what meets the eye

could be russia is bleeding the opponent and forcing them to reveal their cards

Might be All West was ready to do something, once the russia occupied completely

but russia is consciously trying to delay collective response from the west at the completion of operation

More delay in the Mission Accomplished call from Russia, more hard it is for the west to hold the cards for that moment

Because once the operation is completed call announced from Russia, next stage o/ round of game begins, But seemingly russia is trying to prolong this stage/ round of game
and not letting the west to play the next/stage.round of this great game

 

[gambit]

Russia is the successor to the Soviet Army, and the Soviet Army was an absolute hammer.

It will be discussed whether the Soviet Army is truly reflected in the Russian Army, meaning the Soviet Army was not as capable as we thought and we had to wait until now to see some of that suspicion played out in Ukraine.