Zoopark-1M Radar

Full Specifications

Zoopark-1M Counter Battery Radar System

The Zoopark-1M Radar is a mobile counter-battery radar developed to detect and track incoming artillery shells, rockets, and mortar rounds. Designed for modern battlefield surveillance, the radar helps ground forces rapidly identify enemy firing positions and coordinate counter-fire missions. The system is widely associated with Russian artillery reconnaissance operations and has been deployed in several active conflict zones.

Zoopark-1M is built for rapid battlefield mobility and operates from a tracked armored vehicle platform. It can locate enemy artillery positions within seconds after projectile launch, making it valuable for both defensive and offensive artillery operations. The radar is capable of tracking multiple targets simultaneously while operating in contested electronic warfare environments.

Manufacturer

The system was developed by Strela Scientific Research Institute, part of the larger Almaz-Antey defense group. Russia introduced the Zoopark family to replace older Soviet artillery reconnaissance radars with a more digital and automated battlefield solution.

The radar integrates advanced signal processing, automated target trajectory calculation, and electronic counter-countermeasure capabilities. It supports network-centric warfare by sharing targeting data with artillery command posts and missile units.

Speed and Range

Zoopark-1M can detect artillery shells at ranges up to approximately 20 km, mortar rounds around 17 km, and tactical rockets beyond 40 km depending on projectile size and flight profile. The tracked chassis allows road speeds of roughly 60 km/h and cross-country deployment in difficult terrain.

The radar scans wide sectors and can calculate launch positions within seconds. It also supports friendly artillery fire correction by monitoring shell trajectories in real time.

Cost/Price

Official export pricing for the Zoopark-1M remains undisclosed. Defense analysts estimate the complete radar and vehicle package may cost several million U.S. dollars depending on configuration, support equipment, and command integration systems.