Daryal Early Warning Radar

The Soviet Daryal radar was developed for long-range early warning of ballistic-missile attack. Its large phased-array receiving and transmitting installations reflected the scale of Cold War strategic surveillance. Daryal sites supported warning networks rather than functioning as ordinary battlefield search radars. Construction and operation were tied to the geography and command arrangements of the Soviet Union, with successor states inheriting different parts of that infrastructure. A radar installation of this kind belongs to the history of deterrence, warning time, and strategic decision-making. Strategic warning required communications and interpretation after detection. The radar’s huge physical footprint did not make it an automatic decision-maker or a complete defense against the missiles it might observe.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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