OVERVIEW: The YLC-8A is a trailer mobile, long-range 2D air surveillance radar operating in the B (NATO)/ VHF (IEEE) band. 

DETAILS: The YLC-8A is designed for medium-to-high altitude long range air surveillance.  It is also capable of short-to-medium range  
target indication.  

Specifications:

Frequency: 		 30-300 MHz (B Band (NATO), VHF Band (IEEE)))  
Power output: 		 unknown kW(average); unknown kW (peak) 
PRF:			 unknown pps	
Range Resolution:	 200 m (range), 1 degrees azimuth 					
On/Off time:		 unknown
Deploy/Stow Time	 <30 min / <30 min
 
Detection Range:
50% Pd, 2 m2 RCS:
tgt alt. 100m:		 unknown km
tgt alt. 18000m:	 unknown km
Max Range:	 	 320 km

NOTES: The YLC-8A appears to be a derivative of the P-12/P-18 SPOON REST series of radars.  

SOURCES: "Russian / PLA Low Band Surveillance Radar Systems (Counter LowObservable Technology Radars)." Air Power Australia. Accessed  
August 9, 2015. http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Rus-Low-Band-Radars.html#mozTocId716600 ;
