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PRV-16

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: PRV-16 „Thin Skin B”

Figure 1: PRV-16 „Thin Skin B”

Specifications
frequency: 5 … 9 GHz
pulse repetition time (PRT): 2.5 and 1.25 ms
pulse repetition frequency (PRF): 400 and 800 Hz
pulsewidth (τ): 1.75 µs
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power: 700 kW
average power: 490 … 560 W
instrumented range: 162 NM (≙ 300 km)
range resolution: 1.5 km
beamwidth (azimuth): 2.5°
beamwidth (elevation): 0.5°
hits per scan: > 12
MTBCF:
MTTR:

PRV-16

PRV-16 is a height-finder radar used in the former Warshaw Pact. It is the successor of PRV-9. It was developed in the mid 60s, and from about 1970th it was used in the Soviet army.

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