LIROD
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: LIROD Mk 2
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 35 GHz
(K-Band) |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 6 kHz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 0.4 or 16 µs |
| receive time: | |
| dead time: | |
| peak power: | |
| average power: | 100 W |
| instrumented range: | 24 km |
| range resolution: | |
| accuracy: | |
| beamwidth: | β= 1.5°; ε= 0.55° |
| hits per scan: | |
| antenna rotation: | |
| MTBCF: | |
| MTTR: | |
LIROD
The LIROD (LIghtweight Radar/Optronic Director) is an operating in K-Band radar/electro-optic fire-control and surveillance system. Its stealth target detection capabilities support ship defense and operation in littoral environments.
The antenna array is an elliptical paraboloid (1 m high · 0.4 m wide) with monopulse cluster which offers excellent low-level target performance because of its narrow elevation beam, and at the same time provides easy acquisition with its wider azimuth beam. The transmitter is a Traveling Wave Tube type.
LIROD was produced since 1981. Since 1991 a major update has taken place with the Mk 2 version, which is currently in production by Thales company.