PPRU-1

History

The development of the "Ovod-M-SV" began officially following a decision by the USSR Council of Ministers on March 31, 1971. The tactical and technical requirements were developed by the GRAU (Main Missile and Artillery Directorate). The lead design bureau was NII "Strela" (Tula).

An experimental prototype underwent state testing at the Donguz training ground from December 1976 to June 1977. After minor corrections, the system's performance was deemed satisfactory. The 9S80 "Ovod-M-SV" was officially adopted into the Soviet Army on May 28, 1978. Serial production was established at the Mariyskiy Machine-Building Plant.

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Description

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Perspective

The PPRU-1 is designed to coordinate the actions of regimental anti-aircraft batteries. It integrates under unified command and control various air defense missile or artillery batteries.

Specifications (9S80 Base Model)

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Feature	Details
Classification	Mobile Reconnaissance and Command Center (MRCC)
Manufacturer	Soviet Union / Russia
Years Produced	Since 1976
In Service	Since 1978
Combat Weight	15.5 tonnes
Chassis	MT-LBu light armored multipurpose tracked vehicle
Crew	5 people (Commander, Chief of the Command Post, Driver-Mechanic, Radiotelephonist, Operator)
Deployment Time	5 minutes
Max Targets Tracked	Up to 99 targets
Target Data Transfer Time	2–3 seconds

Radar System (9S80)

The PPRU-1 is equipped with the 9S80 radar, which is a digital solid-state circular surveillance radar operating in the centimeter band.

Detection Range (Air Targets): 40 km.
Upper Elevation Limit: 5.5°/30°.
Refresh Period: 5 seconds.

The system is also equipped with a "friend-or-foe" (IFF) interrogator and specialized telecode communication equipment for radar data transmission, along with two R-123MT and R-111 radio stations.

Role and Operational Capabilities

The PPRU-1 is designed to coordinate the actions of regimental anti-aircraft batteries. It can provide target designation and command to a variety of air defence assets, including:

Self-Propelled Systems:

MANPADS:

9K34 "Strela-3" and
9K38 "Igla."

Key operational capabilities of the PPRU-1 include:

Conducting air reconnaissance and evaluating the air situation.
Receiving commands from higher command posts.
Assessing the combat status and ammunition levels of subordinate assets.
Issuing tasks and precise target designations to air defence units.
Organizing air defence for covering troops and facilities.

Operational Effectiveness

Studies following the adoption of the 9S80 indicated significant improvements in air defence effectiveness due to centralized control:

The number of timely processed targets operating at altitudes up to 100 meters increased by 75%.
The mathematical expectation of engaging friendly aircraft (reducing friendly fire) decreased by 25%.
The expenditure of ammunition per downed target decreased by 4–5%.
The intensity of engaging air targets increased by 15–20%.

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Modifications

9S80-1 "Sborka" (PPRU-1M)

The first major modernized version of the 9S80. Improvements included:

Enhanced resistance to electronic countermeasures (ECM) for the radar.
An updated IFF system.
Compatibility with divisional air defence command posts and the 9S18 "Kupol" (Big Bird) radar.
Expanded data exchange capabilities.

9S80M "Sborka-M"

A further, intermediate modernization of the PPRU-1M.

9S80M1 "Sborka-M1" (PPRU-M1)

Further refined modernization.

9S80M1-2 "Sborka-M1-2" (PPRU-M1-2)

The latest modification of the PPRU-1, first presented at the MAKS-2007 air show.

Controlled Systems: Capable of managing modernized systems like ZSU-23-4M4 "Shilka-M4," 9K35M3 "Strela-10M3," and 2K22M1 "Tunguska-M1," as well as various MANPADS including 9K310 "Igla-1".
Command Role: Can function as a divisional command post, capable of controlling up to three subordinate battery command posts (e.g., 9S80M1, 9S80M1-2, and PU-12).

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