Herakles (radar)

Summary

Herakles is a passive electronically scanned array multi-function radar manufactured by Thales Group. It is installed on board the FREMM multipurpose frigates and the Formidable-class frigates of the Republic of Singapore Navy.

Héraklès
Héraklès radar of a FREMM
Country of originFrance
Introduced2005
Type3D Air search
FrequencyE/F band (S band)[1]
Range250 km or 300 km (air)
80 km (surface)
Azimuth0–360°
Elevation0-70°

It has a track capacity of 400[2] air and surface targets and is able to achieve automatic target detection, confirmation and track initiation in a single scan, while simultaneously providing mid-course guidance updates to the MBDA Aster missiles launched from the ship.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "HERAKLES – MULTIFUNCTION RADAR". Thales Group. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  2. ^ "HERAKLES Phased Array Multi Function Radar". Thales Group. Thales Group. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  3. ^ Scott, Richard (April 2006). "Singapore Moves to Realise Its Formidable Ambitions". Jane's Navy International. 111 (4): 42–49.