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Giraffe 8A

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: Giraffe 8A

Figure 1: Giraffe 8A

Specifications
frequency: S band
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power:
average power:
instrumented range: 470 km
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 24 r.p.m.
MTBCF:
MTTR:

Giraffe 8A

The Saab Giraffe 8A is an S band (IEEE designation) or E/F band (NATO designation) long-range multi-purpose radar featuring active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar technology. This radar offers a combination of long-range air surveillance and anti-ballistic missile capabilities:

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