Sirena

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An early series of Soviet and Russian radar warning receivers,[1] devices with Serena designations first were reported on the MiG-21 (fighter) (Western: MiG-21 FISHBED).

Other variants, including one with no blind spots, have been described on the MiG-25 (fighter) and reconnaissance aircraft (Western: MiG-25 FOXBAT. Another was on the Yak-28 (bomber) (Western: Yak-28 BREWER) electronic warfare variant.

The SPO-15LE SIRENA is on the Su-22 (fighter) (Western: Su-22 FITTER]]), an upgrade of the Su-17. [2]

References

  1. Airborne Electronic Warfare (Ew) Systems, Sirena-3 radar warning receiver (Russian Federation)
  2. Warfare.ru, SU-17 Fitter-C