SMART-S
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, formerly Hollandse Signaalapparaten. SMART-S Mk2 is very successful. Only six years after its introduction, 30 systems were sold to navies all over the world. The radar transmitter/receiver modules for the MK-2 are purchased by Thales from ASELSAN of Turkey.
The system has two operating modes: medium range up to at 27 RPM
and long range up to at 13.5 RPM.Manufacturers
- Thales Nederland
- ASELSAN of Turkey- Licence produced for serial use in MILGEM project class of vessels
Specifications
- Antenna system:
- *Number of beams formed: 12
- *Beamwidth approx 2° horizontal, 0–70° vertical
- *Frequency: E/F band
- *Rotational speed: 13,5 rpm surveillance mode, 27 rpm defence mode
- *IFF system integrated
- Maximum instrumented range:
- Maximum detection ranges:
- *Stealth missiles:
- *Patrol aircraft:
- Range accuracy: <
- Maximal numbers of tracked targets:
- *Sea+Air: 500
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Future users
- - SMART-S Mk 2 to equip the Royal Malaysian Navy's stealth frigates.
- - Thales Smart-S Mk2 3D air and surface surveillance radar will equip Future Algerian National Navy C28A corvette or frigate
- . Former later reclassified as patrol vessel will be fitted with SMART-S Mk2.
- . Two Royal New Zealand Navy frigates will receive SMART-S Mk2 as part of the ANZAC Frigate System Upgrade.
- SIGMA POLA 10514 frigates of the Mexican Navy will use SMART-S Mk2.
