Armored reconnaissance radar “Rasit”
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: Armored reconnaissance radar “Rasit”
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
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| frequency: | I-Band |
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| peak power: | 3 kW |
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| instrumented range: | 40 km |
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| antenna rotation: | 1.5 rpm |
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Armored reconnaissance radar “Rasit”
The ground surveillance radar DR PT 2 “Rasit” was introduced on the armoured personnel carrier "fox" in the German Bundeswehr in 1986/87. It has a maximum detection range of about 8 000 m for pedestrians with military equipment, to about 20 000 m for vehicles and helicopters. The radar is currently replaced by Spexer™ 2000.
- Engine performance: 235 kW (320 HP)
- Weight: approx. 16.7 t
- Maximum speed: approx. 90 km/h
- Operating range: approx. 800 km
- Radar coverage: to 20,000 m
- Crew: 4
- Armament
- 1 Fla MG 7.62 mm
Source: www.fas.org