YLC-8B Chinese 3D Long-Range Anti-Stealth Surveillance Radar
YLC-8B or 609 Intelligence Radar.
3D Air Surveillance and Acquisition Radar
Other
Basic Information
Name
YLC-8B Chinese 3D Long-Range Anti-Stealth Surveillance Radar
Designation
YLC-8B or 609 Intelligence Radar.
Alternate Designation
YLC-8B or 609 Intelligence Radar.
Equipment Type
3D Air Surveillance and Acquisition Radar
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2014
Description
The YLC-8B is a UHF-Band 3D long-range anti-stealth surveillance radar utilizing full coherent digital pulse compression and dynamic target detection technology. This radar is optimized for early warning detection of airborne targets and also has sufficient resolution to perform target tracking functions. The YLC-8B radar reportedly has the capability to track stealth aircraft because of its low, UHF-band operating frequency. This type of three-dimensional radar is assessed to be able to track small-radar-cross-section missiles at long range as well as ballistic missiles and other near-space objects.
Ground Specifications
Crew
6
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6 or 8x8)
System
Alternative Designation
YLC-8B or 609 Intelligence Radar.
Type
3D Long-Range Anti-Stealth Surveillance Radar.
Crew
6 ea
Chassis
6x6 or 8x8 Truck
Frequency
UHF-Band
Azimuth
Covers a 360° azimuth at 6 rpm.
Detect and Track Aircraft Range
over 500 km
Detect and Track Missiles
over 700 km
Maximum Altitude
100 km
Emplacement / Displacement
The antenna is fold-able array is designed for automatic, rapid deployment and recovery. It is road, rail, and sea transportable, and is claimed to require less than 30 minutes for a six-person crew to set up and tear down.
Deployment Role
Designed to supplement fixed radar networks with additional sensing capacity to detect stealth aircraft and ballistic missiles.
Dimensions
Length
INA
Width
INA
Height
INA
Weight, Combat
INA
Protection
ECCM
Yes, Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) are available. Most commonly used method is frequency agility, whereby the transmissions are made to “hop” over a large frequency band in a random fashion.
ECM-Resistance Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/2172326/china-gives-rivals-glimpse-its-latest-tactical-weaponry-zhuhai; https://www.eurasiantimes.com/china-develops-anti-stealth-radar-so-small-that-it-could/; https://www.eurasiantimes.com/china-develops-anti-stealth-radar-so-small-that-it-could/;
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Radars
Land > Radars
Filter Label
Y
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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