Nizhny Novgorod Research Institute of Radio Engineering

55Zh6M Nebo-M mobile multiband radar system, developed by NNIIRT

The Nizhny Novgorod Research Institute of Radio Engineering (NNIIRT) is a Russian electronics company specializing in the development and manufacture of radar equipment. Founded in 1947, it is based in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.[1]

Beginning in 1975, NNIIRT developed the first '3D' VHF radar capable of measuring height, range, and azimuth to a target. This effort produced the 55Zh6 'Nebo' VHF surveillance radar, which passed acceptance trials in 1982.[2]

In the post–Cold War era, NNIIRT developed the 55Zh6 Nebo U 'Tall Rack' radar, which has been integrated with the SA-21 anti-aircraft weapons system. This system is deployed around Moscow.[3]

In 2013, NNIIRT announced the further development of the 55Zh6UME Nebo-UME, which combines VHF and L band radars on a single assembly.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Nizhniy Novgorod Scientific Research Institute for Radio Engineering". Aviation Week.
  2. ↑ A. Zachepitsky (June 2000). "VHF (Metric Band) Radars from Nizhny Novgorod Research Radiotechnical Institute". Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine (IEEE): 9–14.
  3. ↑ Carlo Kopp (April 2010). "Evolving technological strategy in advanced air defense systems". Joint Force Quarterly.
  4. ↑ Miroslav Gyürösi (14 October 2013). "NNIIRT develops new dual-frequency early warning radar". Jane's Information Group. Archived from the original on 5 October 2014.
  5. ↑ Carlo Kopp and Bill Sweetman. "New Russian Airpower Efforts Show Progress" Aviation Week & Space Technology, 19 June 2012. Archive

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