STIR (radar)
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Type | Radar tracker |
Frequency | X/K band |
PRF | 1,800 / 3,600 pps |
Beamwidth | 1.4 degree(X-band) 0.3 degree(K-band) |
Pulsewidth | 0.29 micro second |
Power | 220 kW(X-band) 20 kW(K-band) |
STIR (Signal Tracking and Illumination Radar) is a medium-to-long range fire-control radar system manufactured by Thales Group. It is used for electro-optical tracking and missile illumination.[1][2][3][4]
Model
[edit]Model | Antenna | Radar | EO | Transmitter | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
STIR 1.2 EO | Cassegrain 1.2 m | I-band, K-band | BW/Color/Infrared/Laser | Solid State | [5] |
STIR 1.8 | 1.8 m | ||||
STIR 2.4 HP | Cassegrain 2.4 m | I-band | BW/Infrared | 125kW TWT | [6] |
Operators
[edit]Argentina
Brazil
Belgium
Chile
Egypt
Germany
Greece
Indonesia
South Korea
Netherlands
Nigeria
Peru
Portugal
Taiwan
Turkey
See also
[edit]- 2018 Japan–South Korea radar lock-on dispute – Japan alleged a South Korean navy destroyer irradiated a Japanese maritime patrol aircraft with STIR 1.8.
References
[edit]- ^ Note. This radar is different from Mark 92 Guided Missile Fire Control System's "Separate Target Illumination Radar" (STIR)
- ^ "Stir – Tracking and illumination radar". Thales Group.
- ^ Streetly, Martin (2005). Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems 17th Edition. Janes Information Group. ISBN 978-0710627049.
- ^ Friedman, Norman (1997). The Naval Institute guide to world naval weapon systems 1997–1998. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 9781557502681.
- ^ "STIR 1.2 EO Mk2 Radar and EO tracking system" (PDF). Thales Group.
- ^ "STIR 2.4 HP Radar tracking and missile illumination system" (PDF). Thales Group.
- ^ "STIR FAMILY". Thales Group.
- ^ "Projeto Classe Tamandaré: Marinha do Brasil seleciona a melhor oferta". Poder Naval (in Portuguese). 28 March 2020.