P-8 radar
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The "Pegmantit 8" or P-8 (also referred to by the NATO reporting name "Knife Rest A" in the west) was an early 2D VHF radar developed and operated by the former Soviet Union.
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Country of origin | Soviet Union |
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Introduced | 1950 |
Type | Early Warning Ground Control |
Frequency | VHF |
Range | 150-250 km |
Altitude | 8-10 km |
Azimuth | 360 degrees |
Elevation | 24 degrees |
Precision | <2.5 km range |
Power | 70-75 kW |
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