“Freya” Radar
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Bild 1: Freya- Gerät
GEMA
GES. FÜR ELEKTROAKUSTISCHE U.
MECHANISCHE APPARATE M.B.H.
BERLIN KÖPENICK
GES. FÜR ELEKTROAKUSTISCHE U.
MECHANISCHE APPARATE M.B.H.
BERLIN KÖPENICK
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 120 … 130 MHz |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 500 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 3 µs |
| receive time: | |
| dead time: | |
| peak power: | 10 … 15 kW |
| average power: | |
| instrumented range: | 120 km |
| range resolution: | 500 m |
| accuracy: | |
| beamwidth: | |
| hits per scan: | |
| antenna rotation: | |
| MTBCF: | |
| MTTR: | |
“Freya” Radar
Freya was an early warning radar deployed by Germany during World War II. It was named after the Norse Goddess Freya, from which was told that she could see in the dark. From 1938 to 1945, more than 1,000 devices have been delivered to the Armed Forces.