Glossary

Code for the S-300 missile system, also known as “ Grumble.” Long-range theatre defense SAM system.

Code for the 9K37 “Buk” missile system, also known as “ Gadfly.” Medium-range SAM system, a successor to the SA-6.

Code for the 2k12 “Kub” missile system, also known as “ Gainful.” Medium-range SAM system.

Surface-to-Air Missile, a missile launched from the ground to hit air targets.

Semi-Active Radar Homing, a radar guidance method where the launching unit illuminates the target with radar signals and the missile homes in on the reflected energy.

Indication that secondary explosions have occurred after ordnance impact or target hit.

Short-range air defense, generally referring to air defenses that can hit no higher than 10,000ft.

Situation Report, used to request a status of an entity.

A class of Soviet/Russian missile cruiser built in the 1970s-1980s.

Brevity code for the N019 and N001 radars used on the MiG-29 “Fulcrum” and Su-27 “Flanker” aircraft.

A particular fin kit for Mk80 series bombs, used for high-drag capability. The rear of the bomb is triggered to open into a four petal arrangement after being dropped to significantly slow it down, allowing for low altitude drops and thus allow the dropping aircraft to escape the blast radius.

Brevity code for radar tracking signal.

See Fencer.

See Frogfoot.