SMART-S

SMART-S radar

SMART-S Signaal Multibeam Acquisition Radar for Tracking, S band is a naval medium to long-range air and surface surveillance 3D multibeam passive electronically scanned array 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 procured 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 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^[5])
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)
Incheon-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 FutureAlgerian National NavyC28A Corvette or frigate ^[6]

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