MM/BPS-704
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: MM/BPS-704
Specifications | |
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frequency: | 9 375 MHz
(X-Band) |
pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 5 200 … 650 Hz |
pulsewidth (τ): | 0.05 … 1.5 µs |
receiving time: | |
dead time: | |
peak power: | 7 or 20 kW |
average power: | |
instrumented range: | 40 NM (≙ 74 km) |
range resolution: | 9 m |
accuracy: | |
beamwidth: | β= 2.2° ; ε= 11° |
hits per scan: | |
antenna rotation: | |
MTBCF: | |
MTTR: |
MM/BPS-704
MM/BPS-704 (MM stands for Marina Militare, a nomenclature for the Italian Navy, similar to the US-Army/Navy’s nomenclature AN/…), manufacturer’s designation: 3RM-20, is operating in the X-Band naval search and navigation radar for use aboard submarines. The radar uses a specially designed high pressure resistant antenna (up to 60 kg/cm²) with a span of 1 m, mounted on a telescopic mast.