Mukachevo Radar Station, Early warning radar station in Mukachevo, Ukraine
Mukachevo Radar Station is a large surveillance facility featuring two sprawling wings positioned at different angles to monitor airspace across the region. The structure was designed to detect aircraft and missiles from far away and dominates the landscape where it stands.
The facility was built in the 1970s as part of the Soviet missile defense network and operated for decades. After Ukrainian independence, it came under civilian control in 2005 when the State Space Agency took it over for civilian monitoring purposes.
The station represents a period of technological advancement in radar systems, marking the development of the Dnepr radar technology named after the Ukrainian river.
The site is located near Mukachevo and can be reached from the city's main roads. Visitors should check in advance about access possibilities, as the operational status may vary.
The station operates on a specialized frequency band in the VHF range that sets it apart from other radar systems. This technical feature made it a critical component of the airspace monitoring network during its active years.
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