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Land ForcesRussia

SNAR-10 (Big Fred)

Battlefield surveillance radarFielded 1975Pending verification
Land ForcesRUS
Length 7.62 m
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System
TypeBattlefield surveillance radar
Date of introduction1975
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length7.62 m25 ftMed[1]
Height2.72 m9 ftMed[1]
Combat weight12.6 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine power240 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Protection
Armor Turret Front20 mmMed[1]
Armor Hull15 mmMed[1]
NBC Protection SystemYesMed[1]
Variants
SNAR-10MThis updated vehicle replaces the BIG FRED radar with a Kredo-1E radar, for a ground vehicle detection range of 40 km. It also has digital display and communications.[1]
SNAR-10M1Designed for reconnaissance of moving ground, air and surface targets. The radar can detect vehicles, soldiers, and exploding shells at a range of 200m – 40km.[1]
Summary

The primary mission of the SNAR 10 "Big Fred" radar is to detect and track both moving ground and water surface targets. Additionally, the radar can be used to provide friendly fire correction data to artillery units.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Russia
Sources
  1. SNAR-10 (Big Fred) Russian Battlefield Surveillance Radar, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import