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Operational; Krasukha-2
Single sourceOperational; Krasukha-4
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Bowman (communications system) | Krasukha |
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| Type | tactical communications system[source] | Electronic counter-measure system[source] |
| Communications | HF radio , VHF radio and UHF radio sets designed to provide secure integrated voice, data services to dismounted soldiers, individual vehicles and command HQs up to Division level[source] | — |
| Prime contractor | CDC Systems UK Ltd, once a subsidiary of Computing Devices Canada (CDC), now General Dynamics United Kingdom Ltd[source] | — |
| Introduction | March 2004[source] | — |
| Encryption |
Krasukha-2: 250 km Krasukha-4: 300 km[source]
Bowman HF frequency-hopping radios UK/PRC325 and UK/VRC328/9 only · Frequency
Single source1.6-30 MHz[source]Bowman HF frequency-hopping radios UK/PRC325 and UK/VRC328/9 only
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
integrated voice and data encryption devices[source]
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| Electronic counter-countermeasures | frequency-hopping spread spectrum[source] | — |
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| Navigation and situational awareness | tactical situational awareness for commanders through GPS links[source] | — |
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| Cryptography | Pritchel II High Grade algorithm designed by CESG[source] | — |
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| Place of origin | — | Russia[source] |
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| In service | — | 2014–present[source] |
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| Used by | — | Russian Federation[source] |
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| Designer | — | KRET corporation[source] |
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| Manufacturer | — | KRET corporation, BAZ (for wheeled platform of Krasukha-4)[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2010–present[source] |
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| Variants | — | 1L269 Krasukha-2 1RL257 Krasukha-4[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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