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LW-01

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: LW-01 at Hr.Ms. De Zeven Provinciën

Figure 1: LW-01 at Hr.Ms. De Zeven Provinciën

Specifications
frequency: 1 220 … 1 350 MHz
(L-Band)
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF): 900 Hz
pulsewidth (τ): 3 µs
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power: 600 kW
average power: 2 kW
instrumented range: 140 NM (≙ 260 km)
range resolution: 500 m
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 0 … 8 rpm
MTBCF:
MTTR:

LW-01

Das LW-01 (from Dutch L ucht w aarschuwingsradar, air warning radar) was operating in the L-Band long-range air search radar designed for larger ships.

The parabolic reflector was 11 m wide, 4.88 m high and weighed 1.45 metric tons. Two wind deflectors were mounted on the rear side. The transmitter used the type 5J26 magnetron.

The LW-01 was developed between 1949 and 1952. The manufacturers internal designator was SGR-114/06. It was used on board the postwar Dutch cruisers and on board the sole Dutch Aircraft carrier.