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Mk. 23 TAS

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: Mk. 23 TAS

Figure 1: Mk. 23 TAS

Specifications
frequency: 1 215 … 1 400 MHz
(L-Band)
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power:
average power:
instrumented range: 110 NM (≙ 200 km)
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation:
MTBCF:
MTTR:

Mk. 23 TAS

Mk. 23 TAS (Target Acquisition System) is operating in the L-Band medium-range 2D radar, including an IFF system (the smaller beacon back-to-back). It is a small, fast-rotating radar for detecting sea-skimming or high-angle missile attacks. It feeds data directly into the weapons-control system, which can automatically activate the RIM-7/ Mk. 29 Sea Sparrow Surface-to-Air Missiles for engagement of air tracks.