The Daryal-type radar is a Soviet bistatic early-warning radar. It consists of two separate large active phased-array antennas separated by around 500 metres (1,640 ft) to 1.5 kilometres (4,921 ft). The transmitter array is 30 m × 40 m and the receiver is 80 m × 80 m in size. The system is a VHF system operating at a wavelength of 1.5 to 2 meters. Its initial transmit capacity was 50 MW with a target capacity of 350 MW.
Daryal radar in Pechora
A US military artist's concept of a Daryal facility - transmitter on the left, receiver on the right
Ruin of Daryal-UM radar at Mukachevo Radar Station, Ukraine (2003)
An early-warning radar is any radar system used primarily for the long-range detection of its targets, i.e., allowing defences to be alerted as early as possible before the intruder reaches its target, giving the air defences the maximum time in which to operate. This contrasts with systems used primarily for tracking or gun laying, which tend to offer shorter ranges but offer much higher accuracy.
PAVE PAWS Early-warning radar, Alaska
RAF Fylingdales, Pave Paws Ballistic Missile Early Warning System, North Yorkshire
AWACS plane