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KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies)

Krasukha-4

A truck-mounted Russian broadband electronic-warfare system designed to jam airborne and satellite radars, including AWACS and reconnaissance-satellite imaging radars, and to disrupt drone datalinks over a wide radius. It has been deployed to protect Russian rear-area assets during the war in Ukraine.

In service since 2009

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

Several performance figures for Russia-origin systems are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification. Treat these specs as directional, not tested values.

Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

Russian state channel

Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.

Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)

Fielded & proven

Operator data not public

In service since 2009. Status: active.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from.

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 300 km

Stronger than 21% of systems in its class

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 3

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Engine Powerplant model and type.: KamAZ 8x8 truck chassis
Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Diesel

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Radar range Published detection range against a typical fighter-sized target. Higher sees first.: 300 km
Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: Broadband jamming array, Signals-intelligence receiver

Specifications compiled from public KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4? +

The KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4 has a maximum range of 300 km.

How many crew does the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4 require? +

The KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4 requires a crew of 3.

What engine does the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4 use? +

The KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4 is powered by the KamAZ 8x8 truck chassis.

What is the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4 used for? +

The KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4 is a other typically used for electronic warfare.

How much does the KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4 cost? +

KRET (Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies) Krasukha-4: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.