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RDR-50X

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: RDR-50X

Specifications
frequency: X-band
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF): 500 … 5000 Hz
pulsewidth (τ): 0.2 … 2 µs
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power: 28 kW
average power:
instrumented range: 100 NM (≙ 180 km)
range resolution:
accuracy: ± 0.1°
beamwidth: ≤ 1.1°
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 0 … 4 rpm
MTBCF:
MTTR:

RDR-50X

RDR-50X is a short to medium-range precipitation radar operating in the X-band for local severe weather warnings.

The antenna is 6 feet (≙2 m) in diameter and uses only linear horizontal polarization. The transmitter uses a magnetron.

Despite its low price, the radar failed to gain market acceptance.