Complesso di guerra elettronica "Vitebsk" dell'aviazione russa, recensione

The video shows the production and testing of the Russian electronic warfare system L‑370 "Vitebsk", designed to protect aircraft and helicopters from missiles. Developed by the Institute of Unified Research for Enterprises of Ekran and produced by KRET, the system has two versions: L‑370 for helicopters and Vitebsk‑25 for aircraft. While it is effective, it does not guarantee 100% protection; pilots often hear the phrase "Attack from right, attack from left" when the system detects and counters a missile launch. Videos from the Russian Defense Ministry demonstrate that the complex frequently saves pilots’ lives, and it is installed on the Il‑96‑300 used by the Russian president. In the footage, the L‑370 system on a Mi‑8 helicopter successfully deflects 20 Igla MANPADS missiles. The units are housed in suspended containers on aircraft such as the Su‑25SM3, Ka‑52, Mi‑26, Mi‑8, and Mi‑35M, though they are rarely found on the Su‑25. The system’s base is the active jamming station L‑370‑3S, which operates faster than other aircraft systems. L‑370 can assess radar radiation intensity and suppress signals across a wide frequency range. It includes missile protection with a thermal homing warhead, automatically detecting missile launches and activating passive jamming, heat‑seeking decoys, chaff, and active protection in infrared and radio bands, causing missiles to misdirect. The system can operate autonomously, providing only the angle of attack and threat nature. Future plans include equipping the Il‑76, Il‑78, An‑72, An‑124, and the promising Il‑112V with this technology.