SMART-S Mk2
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SMART-S Signaal Multibeam Acquisition Radar for Tracking, S band is a naval medium to long-range air and surface surveillance multibeam passive electronically scanned array 3D radar designed by Thales Nederland,[1] formerly Hollandse Signaalapparaten (Signaal). SMART-S Mk2 is very successful. Only six years after its introduction, an impressive 30 systems were sold to navies all over the world. The radar transmitter/receiver (T/R) modules for the MK-2 are purchased by Thales from ASELSAN of Turkey.[2][3]
The system has two operating modes: medium range up to 150 km (81 nmi) at 27 RPM and long range up to 250 km (130 nmi) at 13.5 RPM.
Manufacturers
- Thales Nederland
- ASELSAN of Turkey[4]- Licence produced for serial use in MILGEM project class of vessels
Specifications
- Antenna system:
- Maximum instrumented range: 250 km (130 nmi)
- Maximum detection ranges:
- Stealth missiles: 50 km (27 nmi)
- Patrol aircraft: 200 km (110 nmi)
- Range accuracy: < 20 m (66 ft)
- Maximal numbers of tracked targets:
- Sea+Air: 500
Users
- Karel Doorman class frigate (Upgraded Mk1)
- Absalon class support ship (Mk2 version)
- Sigma class corvette (frigate variant only, Mk2 version)
- Brandenburg class frigate
- Milgem class corvette (Mk 2 Version Licence Produced by ASELSAN[5])
- G-class frigate (Mk2 version)
- Gowind-class corvette
- Barbaros class frigate (Mk2 version)
- Template:Sclass- (Mk2 version)
- Khareef class corvette (Mk2 version)
- Almirante Padilla-class frigate (Mk2 version)
- Cassard class frigate (Mk2 version)
Future users
- Second Generation Patrol Vessel. SMART-S Mk 2 to equip the Royal Malaysian Navy's stealth frigates.
- C28A. Thales Smart-S Mk2 3D air and surface surveillance radar will equip Future Algerian National Navy C28A Corvette or frigate [6]
- ORP Ślązak. Former Gawron-class corvette later reclassified as patrol vessel will be fitted with SMART-S Mk2.[7]
- Anzac-class frigate. Two Royal New Zealand Navy frigates will receive SMART-S Mk2 as part of the ANZAC Frigate System Upgrade.[8]
See also
- Thales SMART-L, long range version in the SMART radar family.
References
- ^ SMART-S Mk2 Medium to Long Range (S-Band) Solid State Surveillance Radar
- ^ http://www.microwavejournal.com/articles/22664-aselsan-to-provide-transmitterreceiver-modules-for-thales-radar
- ^ http://www.defence-turkey.com/index2.php?p=article&i=1717#.VQGGiPmUeSo
- ^ http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/capabilities/radar-systems/air-defense-radars/smart-s-mk2
- ^ http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/capabilities/radar-systems/air-defense-radars/smart-s-mk2
- ^ http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1750
- ^ Thales to supply mission suite for Polish Patrol Vessel ORP ŚLĄZAK.
- ^ Thales to equip New Zealand’s ANZAC frigates with SMART-S Mk2 radar.
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