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Scout

Naval Radar
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Basic Information
Name
Scout
Designation
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Naval Radar
Manufacturer
Thales
Date of Introduction
Description

The Thales Scout is a French-made J-band naval radar designed for short-to-medium range surface surveillance and tactical navigation, featuring a Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) capability. Operating on the Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) principle, it utilizes an extremely low average output power ranging from 3 mW to 5 W, enabling an instrumented range of 24 nautical miles (approximately 45 km) with a range resolution of 6 meters and an accuracy of 3 meters. Its dual-array antenna ensures optimal isolation between transmit and receive paths, crucial for long-range performance, while the transmitter and receivers are co-located behind the antenna to minimize losses and simplify installation. The Scout radar excels at detecting targets in adverse sea clutter conditions due to its small range cell size, processing 3641 range cells, and is also well-suited for coastal surveillance, with antenna rotation speeds of 10, 20, or 40 rpm and a beamwidth of 1.4°.

Naval & Littoral Specifications
Range 24.0 nm
Technical Characteristics
frequency J band
peak power (FMCW)
average power from 3 mW up to 5 W
instrumented range 24 NM (≙ 45 km)
range resolution 6 m
accuracy 3 m
beamwidth 1.4°
antenna rotation 10, 20 or 40 rpm
Details
Country of Origin France
Category Sea Based Sensors
Naval > Sea Based Sensors
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
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