SMART-S Mk2[2][5][4] (Signaal Multibeam Acquisition Radar for Tracking, S band Mk2) is a naval medium to long-range air and surface surveillance multibeam passive electronically scanned array 3D radar designed by Thales Nederland,[6] formerly Hollandse Signaalapparaten (Signaal). While the original SMART-S radar was only produced in small numbers, SMART-S Mk2 is more successful with 30 systems were sold to navies all over the world within six years after being introduced.[citation needed] The radar transmitter/receiver (T/R) modules for the radar are purchased by Thales from the Turkish defence company Aselsan.[1][7]
.jpg) Ada-class corvette of the Turkish Navy deployed with SMART-S Mk2 radar | |
| Manufacturer | Thales Nederland,
ASELSAN (produced transmitter/receiver (T/R) modules, licence production or assembly of the radar)[1][2] |
|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2007[3] |
| No. built | > 65[4] |
| Type | 3D air search and track[2] 2D surface search and track[2] |
| Frequency | E/F band (S band)[2] |
| Beamwidth | Approximately 2°[4] horizontal |
| RPM | 13,5 rpm surveillance mode, 27 rpm defence mode[4] |
| Range | Air: 250 km (maximum)[2][4] Surface: 40 / 80 km[4] |
| Azimuth | 0–360°[4] |
| Elevation | 0-70°[4] |
| Power | 115V, 230V, 440V[4] |
Overview
editThe system has two operating modes: medium range up to 150 km (81 nmi) at 27 RPM and long range up to 250 km (130 nmi) at 13.5 RPM. The radar mainly designed for light frigates, corvettes and ships such as Landing Platform Docks (LPD). SMART-S Mk2 is designed to support full performance of surface to air missiles (SAM), such as the RIM-162 ESSM.[5][4]
- Antenna system:
- Number of beams formed: 12
- Identification friend or foe (IFF) system integrated
- Maximum detection ranges:
- Stealth missiles: 50 km (27 nmi)
- Patrol aircraft: 200 km (110 nmi)
- Range accuracy: < 15 m (49 ft)[4]
- Maximal numbers of tracked targets:
- Sea+Air: 500 / 700[4]
- Cooling: Chilled water[4]
- Fully automatic detection and tracking of air and surface targets[4]
- Dedicated electronic counter-countermeasure (ECCM) techniques[4]
- Jammer detection and tracking[2]
- Automatic Target Classification[2]
Users
edit- Absalon-class frigate
- Ada-class corvette (MILGEM project, license produced / assembled by ASELSAN)[2]
- Adhafer-class corvette[8]
- Almirante Padilla-class frigate
- Anzac-class frigate (Royal New Zealand Navy, SMART-S Mk2 as part of the ANZAC Frigate System Upgrade)[9]
- Arialah-class offshore patrol vessel
- Babur-class corvette - MILGEM Pakistan
- Barbaros-class frigate
- Bayraktar-class tank landing ship (TCG Sancaktar (L-403))
- Brandenburg-class frigate (Mk1)
- Cassard-class frigate
- Charles de Gaulle-class aircraft carrier
- G-class frigate
- Gawron-class corvette (ORP Ślązak patrol vessel)[10]
- Gowind-class design (Gowind 2500 Egypt, Gowind 2500 United Arab Emirates)
- Guaiquerí-class patrol boat
- Halifax-class frigate
- Karel Doorman-class frigate (Upgraded Mk1)
- Khareef-class corvette
- Martadinata-class frigate
- Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate (Egyptian Navy)
- Sigma-class design (SIGMA 9813 & SIGMA 10513 Morocco, SIGMA 10514 LROPV/POLA Mexico)[11]
- TCG Anadolu (L-400)
Future users
editSee also
edit- Thales SMART-L, long range version in the SMART radar family.
References
edit- ^ a b "Aselsan to provide transmitter/receiver modules for Thales radar". Archived from the original on 28 Oct 2020. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "SMART-S Mk2 Naval 3-D Search Radar". Aselsan. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "SMART-S". Deagel.com. Deagel. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "SMART-S Mk2 Superior littoral performance" (PDF). Thales Group. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Smart-S Mk2". Thales Group. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "Smart-S Mk2 naval radar Medium Long Range S Band Multibeam Solid State Surveillance Target Designation Thales Nederlands Turkish Royal Moroccan Danish Canadian French Navy Marine Nationale Cassard Absalon datasheet pictures photos video specifications". Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "Defence Turkey Magazine". www.defence-turkey.com. Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "CSTC Showcases the future Algerian Navy C28A Corvette and Thai Navy LPD models at DSA 2014". Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "Thales to equip New Zealand's ANZAC frigates with SMART-S Mk2 radar". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "Thales to supply mission suite for Polish Patrol Vessel ORP ŚLĄZAK". Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "Damen Lays Keel of SIGMA 10514 Long Range Patrol Vessel for Mexican Navy". Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "Indonesia's decisive move to modernise its naval patrol capability". Thales Group. Retrieved 2022-11-23.