Summary
OPS-20 is a two-dimensional radar manufactured by Japan Radio. It is compatible with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and installed as an anti-water search radar on the Maritime Self-Defense Force's escort ship.[1] Variations include OPS-20B, OPS-20C and OPS-20E.
 OPS-20 aboard JS Ariake | |
| Country of origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Japan Radio |
| Introduced | 1969 |
| Type | 2D |
| Frequency | X band |
| Azimuth | Unlimited |
The model numbers of the Maritime Self-Defense Force's electronic devices, including this machine, are generally based on the naming rules for military electronic devices of the U.S. military. It is for radar mounted on surface vessels, for detection / distance direction measurement / search.[1]
Overview edit
In addition, the OPS-20C is adopted by the Hyūga-class helicopter destroyer and Akizuki-class destroyer has been developed as an anti-water search radar, and is composed of two antennas, a main and a sub. Also, by changing the radar wave used from pulse wave to unmodulated continuous wave (CW), the discoverability is reduced.[2]
On board ships edit
- Abukuma-class destroyer escort (JS Tone)
- Kongo-class destroyer
- Murasame-class destroyer
- Takanami-class destroyer
- Atago-class destroyer
- Hyūga-class helicopter destroyer
- Akizuki-class destroyer
- Izumo-class helicopter destroyer
- Ōsumi-class tank landing ship
- Uraga-class mine countermeasure vessel
- Hayabusa-class patrol boat
- JS Kashima
- JS Chihaya
- Towada-class replenishment ship
- Mashū-class replenishment ship
- JS Nichinan
- JS Tenryū
Gallery edit
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OPS-20 aboard JS Ataga -
OPS-20B aboard JS Kirisame -
OPS-20C abaoard JS Akizuki -
OPS-20C aboard JS Teruzuki
Citations edit
References edit
- Norman Friedman (2006). The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 9781557502629
- Self-Defense Force Equipment Yearbook 2006-2007. Asaun News Agency. ISBN 4-7509-1027-9