Khibiny (electronic countermeasures system)

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Khibiny (L-175V) (Хибины) (Л-175В) is Soviet / Russian aircraft electronic countermeasures (ECM) system. The name refers to Khibiny Mountains.

The system is designed for radio direction-finding and probing signal source irradiation allowing it to distort reflected signal parameters. This helps to

• Delay aircraft detection;
• Mask the true subject against false reflections;
• Cause range finding difficulties, namely in speed and angular positions;
• Degrading Maintenance Mode TWS when scanning antenna beam radar;
• Increase the time and difficulty of capturing an object during real-time active scanning;
• Create "false electronic situation", meaning to create electronic "clones".^[1]