SMART-S

SMART-S Signaal Multibeam Acquisition Radar for Tracking, S band is a naval medium to long-range air and surface surveillance multibeam passive electronically scanned array 3D radar designed by Thales Nederland,^[1] formerly Hollandse Signaalapparaten (Signaal). SMART-S Mk2 is very successful. Only six years after its introduction, an impressive 30 systems were sold to navies all over the world. The radar transmitter/receiver (T/R) modules for the MK-2 are purchased by Thales from ASELSAN of Turkey.^[2][3]

The 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.

Manufacturers

• Thales Nederland
• ASELSAN of Turkey^[4]- Licence produced for serial use in MILGEM project class of vessels

Specifications

• Antenna system:
  • Number of beams formed: 12
  • Beamwidth approx 2° horizontal, 0–70° vertical
  • Frequency: E/F band (former S band)
  • Rotational speed: 13,5 rpm surveillance mode, 27 rpm defence mode
  • IFF system integrated
• Maximum instrumented range: 250 km (130 nmi)
• Maximum detection ranges:
  • Stealth missiles: 50 km (27 nmi)
  • Patrol aircraft: 200 km (110 nmi)
• Range accuracy: < 20 m (66 ft)
• Maximal numbers of tracked targets:
  • Sea+Air: 500

Users

• Karel Doorman class frigate (Upgraded Mk1)
• Absalon class support ship (Mk2 version)
• Sigma class corvette (frigate variant only, Mk2 version)
• Brandenburg class frigate
• Milgem class corvette (Mk 2 Version Licence Produced by ASELSAN^[5])
• G-class frigate (Mk2 version)
• Gowind-class corvette
• Barbaros class frigate (Mk2 version)
• Halifax-class frigate (Mk2 version)
• Khareef class corvette (Mk2 version)
• Almirante Padilla-class frigate (Mk2 version)
• Cassard class frigate (Mk2 version)

Future users

• Second Generation Patrol Vessel. SMART-S Mk 2 to equip the Royal Malaysian Navy's stealth frigates.
• C28A. Thales Smart-S Mk2 3D air and surface surveillance radar will equip Future Algerian National Navy C28A Corvette or frigate ^[6]
• ORP Ślązak. Former Gawron-class corvette later reclassified as patrol vessel will be fitted with SMART-S Mk2.^[7]
• Anzac-class frigate. Two Royal New Zealand Navy frigates will receive SMART-S Mk2 as part of the ANZAC Frigate System Upgrade.^[8]

See also

• Thales SMART-L, long range version in the SMART radar family.

References

1. SMART-S Mk2 Medium to Long Range (S-Band) Solid State Surveillance Radar
2. http://www.microwavejournal.com/articles/22664-aselsan-to-provide-transmitterreceiver-modules-for-thales-radar
3. http://www.defence-turkey.com/index2.php?p=article&i=1717#.VQGGiPmUeSo
4. http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/capabilities/radar-systems/air-defense-radars/smart-s-mk2
5. http://www.aselsan.com.tr/en-us/capabilities/radar-systems/air-defense-radars/smart-s-mk2
6. http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1750
7. Thales to supply mission suite for Polish Patrol Vessel ORP ŚLĄZAK.
8. Thales to equip New Zealand’s ANZAC frigates with SMART-S Mk2 radar.