Kraków 2022-11-09
Radar ZDPSR Bystra.
The ZDPSR symbol stands for a Transit Capable Radar Station.
The Polish radar ZDPSR Bystra is a Transit Capable Radar Station manufactured by PIT-RADWAR S.A. The radar is mounted on the Żubr-P armored vehicle. The AMZ Żubr vehicle is an armored car of Polish production, the heaviest of the AMZ-Kutno vehicles produced so far. Its mass is 12,000 kg. 4x4 drive. Iveco Tector NEF N60 ENT C engine, 202 KW (275 HP).
The radar is three-coordinate, equipped with an antenna with Active electronically scanned array (AESA). The radar is used in short range (SHORAD) and very short range (VSHORAD) air defense systems. The ZDPSR BYSTRA radar is designed to detect and indicate targets in short-range anti-aircraft missile systems, used to shield tactical combat groups against air attack means. The BYSTRA radar is multi-functional and multi-purpose, with versatile possibilities and applications, having the ability to detect and track typical air threats such as combat aircraft and helicopters (also in hover), missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles.
On September 3, 2019, a contract worth PLN 634.9 million was signed for the supply of 16 BYSTRA radar stations for the Polish Army. The deliveries are planned for the period 2022 - 2025. The radar can cooperate with the PSR-A Pilica anti-aircraft system and the PSR-A Pilica + development system. The radar can work in several modes tailored to the combat task being carried out. In each of the modes, the omnidirectional search is performed by turning the antenna and scanning the space with the transmit-receive pattern formed by software. The radar service consists of two soldiers.
Data T-T Radar ZDPSR Bystra:
Producer Poland PIT-RADWAR S.A. Radar working range up to 80 km. Vertical operation from 0 degrees to 70 degrees. 360 degree horizontal operation. The set also includes a two-wheeled trailer (single axle) with a power generator and a technical first aid kit.
Written by Karol Placha Hetman