Russia Missile and Air Defence programs

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Rare footage of the Russian BTR-MRU-D air defense reconnaissance and control vehicle, based on the BTR-MDM Rakushka. The MRU-D is used by the Russian Airborne Forces and is equipped with the MRU-D (9S932-2) air defense reconnaissance and control module with the 1L122-1 Garmon radar. In this case, the MRU-D works together with the Russian Strela-10 air defense missile system. The MRU-D radar was first shown in 2018 and is designed to detect air targets at low and medium altitudes. The MRU-D air defense module operators transmit data via secure communication channels for target designation by the Strela-10MN air defense missile system or by crews with the Verba MANPADS. The MRU-D radar is capable of detecting targets at a range of up to 40 km, at target flight speeds of up to 700 m/s and flight altitudes of up to 10 km. The MRU-D radar can track up to 100 targets simultaneously. The radar is ready for operation for 5 minutes, and is controlled by two operators. Information about the BTR-MDM is available on the channel.