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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, formerly Hollandse Signaalapparaten (Signaal). 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 (T/R) modules for the MK-2 are purchased by Thales from ASELSAN of Turkey.

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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- 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 (former S band)
  • Rotational speed: 13,5 rpm surveillance mode, 27 rpm defence mode
  • IFF system integrated
  • 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)
  • G-class frigate (Mk2 version)
  • Gowind-class corvette
  • Barbaros class frigate (Mk2 version)
  • Halifax-class frigate (Mk2 version)
  • Khareef class corvette (Mk2 version)
  • Almirante Padilla-class frigate (Mk2 version)
  • Cassard class frigate (Mk2 version)
  • Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier

    • 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
  • ORP Ślązak. Former Gawron-class corvette later reclassified as patrol vessel will be fitted with SMART-S Mk2.
  • Anzac-class frigate. Two Royal New Zealand Navy frigates will receive SMART-S Mk2 as part of the ANZAC Frigate System Upgrade.

    • References

    SMART-S Wikipedia
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