MM/BPS-704
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: MM/BPS-704
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| 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.