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Type 346

Naval Radar
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Basic Information
Name
Type 346
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Naval Radar
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
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Description

The Type 346, also known as "Star of the Sea" by its owner and designated "Dragons Eye" by NATO, is a naval F/G-band dual-band multimode radar. Operating across frequencies of 3.0–3.4 GHz and 5.25–5.95 GHz, it is installed on Chinese Type 052C Luyang II-class destroyers and has an instrumented range of 150 nautical miles (approximately 280 km). The system utilizes four fixed-face phased array antennas, each comprising 1,524 transmitter/receiver modules, and shares similarities with the AN/SPY-1 radar. Its F-band channel is dedicated to surveillance, while the G-band channel is used for missile guidance. The Type 346A is projected as its replacement, featuring more active transmitter/receiver modules and a larger aperture, which is expected to extend its detection range up to 400 km and enhance performance against various threats.

Naval & Littoral Specifications
Range 150.0 nm
Technical Characteristics
frequency 3.0 … 3.4 GHz 5.25 … 5.95 GHz
instrumented range 150 NM (≙ 280 km)
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Sea Based Sensors
Naval > Sea Based Sensors
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
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