Armored reconnaissance radar Rasit
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: Armored reconnaissance radar Rasit
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
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frequency: | X-band |
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peak power: | 3 kW |
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instrumented range: | 40 km |
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antenna rotation: | 1.5 rpm |
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Armored reconnaissance radar Rasit
The „Rasit“ (Radar d’Acquisition et de Surveillance Intermédiaire du Terrestre) was introduced into the Bundeswehr in 1986/87 on the “Fuchs” transport tank as the DR PT 2a armored reconnaissance radar. It has a maximum detection range of about 8,000 m for individuals (with military equipment) up to about 20,000 m for vehicles and helicopters. The three-legged mast can be extended up to 1.8 m in height. The total weight is about 120 kg. A modernization to Rasit-E increased the range up to 40 km. Since this modernization, the Rasit could also be used as a rudimentary mortar locating radar.
RASIT was developed in the mid-1970s, and by 1996 more than 700 radars had been sold in 36 states. It has been replaced by the MSTAR and, in part, by the Spexer™ 2000 ground surveillance radar (BÜR).
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