Hello everyone, this is the Syrian electro-optical jamming system \*\*"Sarab-3" (Mirage-3)\*\*. It is a "soft-kill" active protection system designed to protect tanks from anti-tank guided missiles (such as the American TOW missiles). The name "Sarab" (which means Mirage) comes from the nature of the system's operation based on thermal-optical deception, as it creates an illusion that blinds the missile's tracking system. 

This system was designed by the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC), and Sarab-3 is considered the latest and most powerful version developed after the Sarab-1 and Sarab-2 variants. The system began appearing on the battlefield between 2016 and 2017, proving highly effective in jamming and neutralizing TOW and Kornet missile strikes. 

\*\*The system shown in the picture consists of:\*\* 

\* \*\*The 5 Emitters (the upper boxes):\*\* They contain pulsed xenon lamps that emit deceptive, invisible infrared (IR) radiation. These signals mislead and deceive the tracking unit of the missile launcher (SACLOS system), transmitting false signals that cause the missile to completely veer off course and miss the tank.

\* \*\*The Control and Power Unit (the lower, larger box):\*\* Responsible for regulating the electrical power supply and coordinating the pulse timing and frequency between the five emitters.

This system was primarily installed to protect T-72 and T-62M tanks, as well as armored support vehicles and stationary fortifications. To ensure full circular protection, unlike previous versions (Sarab-1 and 2) which only protected the front of the tank at a 180-degree angle, the number of emitters in Sarab-3 was increased and distributed across two layers to provide full \*\*360-degree\*\* coverage around the entire tank turret. The system operates using the vehicle's internal 24V batteries and can run continuously for several hours on the front lines.

Syrian Sarab-3 Active Protection System