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  "id": "rb-636-svet-ku",
  "name": "RB-636 Svet-KU",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "4x4 electronic warfare system",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2012,
  "operators": [
    "RUS"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The RB-636 Svet-KU Russian 4x4 Electronic Warfare System is used for radio‑electronic surveillance, signal intelligence, and protection of communications.",
  "specs": [
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      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "4x4",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "KamAZ-4350",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 3,
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      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Frequency range",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "0.025–18 GHz",
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Scanning speed when analyzing frequency band loading",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "≥ 500 MHz/s",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Power consumption",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "≤ 3 kW",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 7.95,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.55,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.07,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "KaMAZ-740.11.240",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 240,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 1000,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 100,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.75 m",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "RB-636AM2 Svet-KU",
      "text": "Newer variant, presented at a 2015 exhibition and based on the Ford Transit van, allows users to operate covertly. When the antenna array system is not extended, the vehicle does not differ from its civilian counterpart.",
      "src": [
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      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "generic",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/rb-636-svet-ku.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-rb-636-svet-ku": {
      "title": "RB-636 Svet-KU Russian 4x4 Electronic Warfare System",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/RB-636_Svet-KU_Russian_4x4_Electronic_Warfare_System",
      "published": "2026-07-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}