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WF-3

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: WF-3

Figure 1: WF-3

Specifications
frequency: X-band
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power:
average power:
instrumented range: 150 km
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation:
MTBCF:
MTTR:

WF-3

WF-3 was operating in X-band tracking radar for weather ballons up to a height of 25 to 30 km. The radar was developed by the British company Plessey in 1967. The first field installation was in Brisbane (Queensland, Australia) in August 1969.