Asr (Persian: رادار عصر Radar) is an Iranian passive electronically scanned array long-range radar unveiled in 2013.[1][2][3] The Air Surveillance Radar or ASR is a 3-D solid state phased array radar, capable of detecting boats, low flying aircraft with a radar cross section (RCS) of 4 m2 (43 sq ft) at a range of 5–110 nmi (6–127 mi; 9–204 km).[4] The radar is jointly designed and built by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy and the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (Iran).
Specifications
[edit]The indigenous ASR naval radar uses a passive electronically scanned array, which can be deployed on shore or on ships, making it less vulnerable to anti-radar missiles that use radar signals to home in on their target.[5][6][7]
Ceremony
[edit]The "Asr" radar was unveiled at a ceremony attended by Deputy Supreme Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy commander in 2013.[4]
References
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- ^ farsnew. Phased array most recent test long-range maritime radar called "Asr". Archived from the original on 2013-09-04. Retrieved 2016-04-15.
- ^ TruthSeeker. Iran's Navy Unveils New Radar System.
- ^ a b yjc. The unveiling of the three-dimensional radar "Asr".
- ^ tasnimnews. Three "three-dimensional" of Iran / monitor enemy movements with advanced radars + Pictures.
- ^ farsnews. Phased array radar test "epoch" in the Gulf of Aden + Pictures.
- ^ TruthSeeker. Iran's Navy Unveils New Radar System.