Where is Poprad?
POPRAD is the main “entrance gate” to the mountain range of the High Tatras and the centre of the rapidly developing region. POPRAD (population 52,765) lies south-east of the Popradská kotlina basin on both sides of the river Poprad.
What to do in Poprad?
Gateway to the High Tatras, Poprad is an excellent base for hiking or skiing day trips. By car or train, there are plenty of destinations where you can hike around lakes and through gorges or play in powder at winter-sports resorts.
How did Poprad become a city?
Only the industrial revolution, with the coming of the railroad and large-scale tourism in the nearby High Tatra mountains, brought growth to Poprad, today one of Slovakia’s more important mid-sized cities. In town, historical buildings in the central street and square still reflect the historical German and Polish influences.
Where is Poprad airport located?
The Poprad-Tatry Airport is an international airport located just outside the city. Poprad is also the starting point of the Tatra Electric Railway (known in Slovak as Tatranská elektrická železnica ), a set of special narrow-gauge trains (trams) connecting the resorts in the High Tatras with each other and with Poprad.
What is the spzr Poprad?
The SPZR Poprad ( pol. Samobieżny Przeciwlotniczy Zestaw Rakietowy) – VSHORAD class self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system, produced by PIT-Radwar S.A. The basic functions of the SPZR Poprad are realized by an integrated tracking and targeting head with highly dynamic and accurate drives.
What is the Poprad anti-aircraft missile system?
The Poprad Self-propelled Anti-Aircraft Missile System is designed to detect, recognize and destroy air targets at close ranges and low altitudes using short-range homing missiles.
How does the Poprad set work?
The Poprad set can operate as part of the classic air defense system or independently. If the set operates in the anti-aircraft defense control system (it has communication with it), it receives the indicated targets and the command to open fire from there.