NOMENCLATURE OF SOVIET AND CHICOM AIR DEFENSE EQUIPMENT

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• Publication Date: June 12, 1968
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SUBJECT: Nomenclature of Soviet and ChiCom Air Defense
Equipment
The following is a listing of names and designations
of certain Soviet and ChiCom equipment used in their air
defense network. It is not a complete listing but it does
have the most important equipment and also some of the
newest.
1. AIR DEFENSE RADARS:
a. EARLY WARNING RADARS:
(1) KNIFEREST: 71-93mc - Old USSR radar
deployed in many areas.
(2) DUMBO: 70-75mc - Old USSR radar deployed
in many areas.
(3) SPOON REST: 146-163mc and 81-86mc - New
E.W. and sometimes acquisition radar for SA-2.
(4) MOON CONE: A ChiCom variant of the SCR-270
(5) MOON FACE: A ChiCom variant of the SCR-270
(6) SCR-270: This radar was ChiCom produced
from U.S. radar designed SCR-270.
(7) CROSS SLOT: A ChiCom design made from the
Soviet TOKEN radar.
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(8) TOKEN: Old S-Band EW/GCI "V" beam type
radar deployed in many countries.
(9) BIG BAR: One of the many modifications of
TOKEN radar beginning with SLANT MESH, BIG MESH,
STRIKE OUT and CROSS OUT.
(10) BAR LOCK: Another modification of TOKEN
which, along with BIG BAR, was more successful.
(11) BACK NET: Newest of the EW/GCI radars and
the first to use a low S-Band frequency and back-to-
back antennas.
(12) CROSS LEGS: A new ChiCom designed L-Band
EW radar.
(13) FLAT FACE: 805-914mc - Used for low level
EW and acquisition for SA-3 and AAA.
(14) TALL KING: 169-175mc - A large EW radar
deployed in Eastern Europe and the USSR.
(1) ROCK CAKE: The first single dish, nodding
S-Band Height Finder radar by the Soviets.
(2) STONE CAKE: A further modification of
ROCK CAKE.
(3) SPONGE CAKE: Another modification of ROCK CAKE.
(4) SIDE NET: A newer radar with a different
construction and better range capability.
(5) THIN SKIN: A newer radar which is the first
Soviet Height Finder to operate in the C-Band and it
gives a much better low altitude capability.
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(6) RICE CAKE: A new X-Band ChiCom Height
Finder radar.
(1) WHIFF: Old Soviet FIRE CONTROL radar used
with AAA.
(2) FIRE CAN: Newer Soviet FIRE CONTROL radar
used with AAA.
(3) FIRE WHEEL: New Soviet FIRE CONTROL radar
used with AAA and missile range instrumentation.
(4) FAN SONG: Track-while-scan radar, FIRE
CONTROL used with SA-2.
(5) LOW BLOW: Track-while-scan radar, FIRE
CONTROL used with SA-3. A naval version which is
smaller and mounted on a ship is called PEEL GROUP.
a. FAGOT MIG-15: A single engine, gun armed, day
jet fighter. Designed in 1950, this aircraft is obsolete
but still in service in some -areas of the world.
b. FRESCO MIG-17: A single engine aircraft that
comes in five versions. A and B models in 1953 are
improved performance of the MIG-15. Model C and D in
1954 added afterburner and AAI radar capability with
SCAN FIX and SCAN ODD. The MIG-17 makes up approximately
one half the total number of Soviet and Asian Communist
Bloc fighter aircraft.
c. FARMER MIG-19: A twin engine aircraft that
comes in five versions. Improved altitude performance
up to 62,000 feet. Model A, 1955, was basic aircraft,
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Model B was with SCAN ODD and new tail, seen in 1957
along with other modifications Model C and D. Model
E was produced in 1959. This was Soviet's first all-
weather type fighter.
d. FLASHLIGHT YAK-25: A twin engine, two place
fighter designed to search out and destroy U.S.
bombers. However, its performance in speed and
altitude made it ineffective by the time it was ready
to be produced so very few were ever made.
e. FIREBAR YAK-28: A twin engine, two place, all-
weather fighter first observed at the air show in 1961,
is a more sophisticated version of FLASHLIGHT. More of
these type aircraft were produced and deployed.
f. FISHBED MIG-21: The MIG-21 has been observed
in six different models. Model A and B were not
produced in numbers. Mass production occurred with
Model C and D. Model D has SPIN SCAN AI radar. These
aircraft are the main export fighters for Communist
Bloc countries. Delta wing with 70,000 ft. altitude
capability.
g. FISHPOT SU-9: This delta wing aircraft is
comparable to the MIG-21 and is judged to be just a
little better than the MIG-21. This aircraft is the
backbone of the Soviet Union and has not been exported
to any other country. It has a 70,000 ft. altitude also.
h. FITTER SU-7: Swept wing version of SU-9,
generally used for ground attack but can be used for
air defense role. Not as fast or as good an air
interceptor as the SU-9.
i. FIDDLER TU-28: Two place, twin jet, extended
range fighter. First observed in 1961, and is the
largest known fighter. It is expected to have data
link and universal attack capability. There are
currently about 30 deployed, since they began in 1966.
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j. FLIPPER: This aircraft was first seen in the
1961 air show and was assessed to be a prototype for
a future operational aircraft. This aircraft had a
high altitude capability but no fuel for range or
maneuverability. In the Moscow 1967 air show the
E-66 and E-166 were shown. The E-66 was a prototype
of the MIG-21, modified as an experimental testing
aircraft, as was the E-166 which appeared to be similar
to the FLIPPER. An E-266 aircraft set a new record but
as yet the Soviets have not shown it. The only aircraft
shown which could fit the requirements is FOXBAT, but
it is not known for sure if they are one and the same
or two separate aircraft.
k. FOXBAT: Four new FOXBAT aircraft were in a fly-
by at the 1967 .air show. FOXBAT is a large aircraft
distinguished by twin vertical tails and large side-
mounted air inlets. It has an overall length of 65-70
feet and a span of about 44 feet. It is designed for
multi purposes as a reconnaissance vehicle, an inter-
ceptor, or as a strike aircraft. This aircraft may be
the E-266 or its prototype.
1. FLAGON A: A new twin jet all-weather interceptor
designed by Sukhoy, with greatly improved aerodynamic
and weapon system performance over the SU-9. It is a
high altitude point interceptor. It has flown to
altitudes above 72,000 ft. and has a speed of about
Mach 2.5, with ^ search radar range of 20 NM and an
effective attack range of 12 miles. It has a rather
short combat radius of slightly over 300 NM.
M. FLOGGER: A swing wing aircraft with single
engine, with two side inlets. The configuration is
similar to the F-111, but smaller in size. It is too
early in the program to determine whether this aircraft
will be developed into an operational vehicle, but the
Soviets are showing an interest in variable geometry
aircraft.
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n. FLAGON B: This aircraft is similar to
FLAGON A, except for several left engines mounted in
the fuselage and on outer wing panel which is longer
and has less sweep than the A model. This aircraft is
for testing V/STOL type aircraft and will probably not
be mass produced.
o. FAITHLESS: This aircraft is a new Mikoyan
design employing a single cruise engine and two lifting
engines for a developmental prototype STOL.
p. FREEHAND: This aircraft is a VTOL experimental
vehicle and put on an impressive flying demonstration,
including vertical takeoff, transition to level flight,
back to hovering, then landing. It appears, however,
to be subsonic and its performance as a fighter aircraft
lacks range and payload capabilities.
q. SINO-A: An unidentified aircraft type now
designated SINO-A has been noted in ChiCom photography
since 1966. The basic configuration of this aircraft
is similar to the MIG-19 only it is bigger. If power
is by two RD-9B type engines, it could have a maximum
speed capability of about Mach 1.8 at 36,000 feet and
a dynamic attack ceiling of about 65,000-67,000 feet.
Thus, performance is a little bit better than the ChiCom
MIG-19 aircraft but not as good as the MIG-21.
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a. ALKALI AA-1: This is the first operational
Soviet AAM which was deployed in 1957. There are
three versions, all of which use beam rider principle
for control and guidance. These missiles are carried
on FRESCO D and E, FARMER E, and FISHPOT B.
b. ATOLL- AA-2: This missile is a copy of the
U.S. SIDEWINDER AAM. It became operational in 1959.
There are now three versions, two of which use passive
IR homing guidance and the third using semiactive
radar homing guidance.
c. ANAB AA-3: This missile is the first Soviet
attempt to build an operational semiactive radar
homing AAM. It became operational in 1961. It was
seen on FIREBAR and FISHPOT. An IR version may have
been produced also.
d. AWL AA-4: This prototype missile was seen on
FLIPPER aircraft in the 1961 air show. It is believed
to be semiactive guidance.
e. ASH AA-5: This missile was observed with the
FIDDLER aircraft during the 1961 air show and may have
become operational when the FIDDLER aircraft were
deployed just recently. This missile would be semiactive
radar controlled.
a. SA-l: The SA-1 system is a fixed-position SAM
designed to counter mass bomber raids. It consists of
56 sites deployed around Moscow in two concentric rings.
Some of the sites became operational in 1954 but some
have never become operational. The system uses the
GUILD missile and the YO-YO track-while-scan radar.
Many of the sites are now being used for something else.
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b. SA-2: The SA-2 system, with the GUIDELINE
missile and FAN SONG radar, is a mobile system which
is usually deployed with six launchers around a central
guidance area. This basic system became operational in
the USSR in 1959 and then has been deployed in many
countries. There are now four variations of both
missiles and guidance radar. A naval variant became
operational in 1964.
c. SA-3: The SA-3 system is a road transportable
short range air defense system effective against high
performance, low altitude aircraft. This system uses
the GOA missile, the LOW BLOW radar for target and
missile tracking. This system was deployed in the USSR
in 1961 and is now being deployed in other countries in
1968. This system has been used in naval vessels since
1963. It uses the designation of SA-N-l and uses PEEL
GROUP radar.
d. SA-4: The SA-4 is a medium range, medium
altitude system probably designed as a mobile weapon
for air defense of Army field units. The system uses
the Ramjet powered GANEF missile on a tracked transporter-
launcher and probably uses guidance concepts similar to
those of the SA-2 system.
e. SA-5: The TALLINN or SA-5 system is now being
deployed throughout the USSR. Typical site configura-
tions are six launch positions with interlooping roads,
containing usually three of these sites but sometimes
five sites together with electronic and support facility.
These sites were first believed to be an anti-ballistic
missile defense system but are now believed to be a
long-range, high altitude SAM complex.
f. GRIFFON: This missile was shown in Moscow
parades since 1963. It is a very large GUIDELINE
configuration, two stage, 54 ft. long, 2.7 ft. in
diameter missile which is assessed to have range of
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100 nm and a maximum altitude of 90,000 to 100,000 ft.
This missile was probably intended for three SAM
complexes around Leningrad which were later abandoned.
g. GAINFUL: This missile displayed in November
1967 Moscow parade is the second Soviet SAM mounted on
a tracked vehicle. It was described as a low altitude
tactical SAM. There are three missiles on the vehicle
and they are about 19 feet long and 13 inches in
diameter. Analysis will be difficult until more is
known about its guidance and electronics. Range estimate
is probably less than 20 nm. It is probably not opera-
tional yet.
h. GALOSH: This missile appears to be an anti-
ballistic missile which is a two stage, tandem boost
missile contained in a tube from which it is launched.
This missile is about 65 feet long, with a 300-400 nm
range, designed for the exo-atmospheric interception
of re-entry vehicles. Moscow may be the center of the
start of construction of these sites for deployment.
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Office of Special Activities
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