The role and place of long-range radio detection, control aircraft in the general system of detection, warning, combat control of the forces (assets) of the air component

Abstract

The peculiarities of the operation of active and passive radio-electronic detection systems in a single system of detection, notification, combat control of forces and means of the air component are analyzed.
The shortcomings of the system of long-range radar detection and control created only on the basis of the extensive terrestrial system of radar posts have been identified.
Peculiarities of the use of radar and radio engineering complexes in the detection of typical targets in accordance with the difference in construction technology and physical principles of operation of passive and active systems are studied. An analysis of typical ground-based radar and radio engineering systems was carried out in terms of quality and cost indicators.
The main tactical and technical characteristics and technological features of typical long-range radar detection and control aircraft were studied. Variants of the use of long-range radar detection and control aircraft of various types for the creation of a continuous low-altitude radar field for the detection of small air targets have been investigated. The role and place of long-range radar detection and control aircraft in the general system of controlling the forces (means) of the air component in defensive and offensive operations is substantiated.
It was concluded that in peacetime and during low-intensity hostilities, it is possible to assume that the ground system of active radar and passive radio technical stations is capable of performing the function of reconnaissance, control and alerting of airspace and surface conditions. In offensive operations, it is obvious that only the presence of long-range radar detection and control aircraft will ensure guaranteed awareness of the operational and tactical situation, warning of a missile strike (attack), targeting of means of destruction, will quickly ensure the creation of a continuous radar field in any of the combat sectors (zones) actions, will make it possible to rapidly build up support forces (including aviation) in any of the areas of interest. The conclusion is based on an analytical study of the tactical and technical characteristics and cost indicators of the component systems of long-range radar detection and control of ground and air bases.