RP-22 Radar

Possibly used a cassegrain antenna. Elements derived from Smerch series radar. Search range 30km, tracking range 15km versus a 16 sq m target.

RP-22S

Was fitted to the MiG-21S, used in Soviet service only from 1965 onwards.

RP-22SM

Was fitted to the upgraded MiG-21SM, also not exported, and later equipped the MiG-21bis which was exported once the RP-22SM was no longer considered “sensitive”.

RP-22SMA

Probably RP-22SM-A (version for warpac).

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