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TA-23

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: TA-23 in Finland

Figure 1: TA-23 in Finland

Specifications
frequency: 1 270 … 1 370 MHz
(L-Band)
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF): 250 Hz
pulsewidth (τ): 4 µs
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power: 2.2 MW
average power:
instrumented range: 180 NM (≙ 330 km)
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth: 1.25°
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 6 rpm
MTBCF:
MTTR:

TA-23

TA-23 is operating in the L-Band long-range Terminal Area Radar (TAR). In Sweden, this radar type got the designator PS-65. These radars are derived from the LP-23 radar, they differ from the LP-23 equivalents only in the antenna assemblies. TA-23 uses the cheaper parabolic reflector antenna G-7 from Selenia. There were also optional different horn radiator configurations and antenna masts.

Like the LP-23, the TR-23 may be delivered with two transmitter versions. TR-23M is magnetron-powered and TR-23K is klystron-powered.

These radars were operational between 1965 and 1993.

Picture gallery of TA-23

Figure 2: The Swedish PS-65 radar