SCR-588
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: SCR-588
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 209 MHz
(VHF-Band) |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 300 … 700 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 2 or 5 µs |
| receiving time: | |
| dead time: | |
| peak power: | 125 kW |
| average power: | |
| instrumented range: | 40 or 105 NM (≙ 74 or 195 km) |
| range resolution: | |
| accuracy: | ± 900 m, ± 0.5° |
| beamwidth: | |
| hits per scan: | |
| antenna rotation: | 0 … 6 rpm |
| MTBCF: | |
| MTTR: | |
SCR-588
The SCR-588 is a medium-range surveillance radar operating in the VHF band and (limited by the transmitter’s smaller pulse width) shorter-range Ground Controlled Interception (GCI) radar with height finding capability. The radar is a further development from the British Chain Home Low.
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment such as the RC-188 (IFF Mark Ⅲ) was required to identify friendly aircraft.