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advanced technology and robust system architecture; the MF-STAR
employs multi-beam and pulse Doppler techniques as-well-as robust
ECCM techniques to extract fast, low RCS targets from complex
clutter and jamming environments.
EL/M-2248 - MF-STAR is a multi-function solid-state active
conformal phased array radar system designed for the new generation
of naval vessels designed for both Blue water and Littoral warfare.
The system can operate in multiple functions simultaneously,
delivering high-quality situation picture, supporting offensive
weapons, while performing self-defense and battlegroup protection
roles. MF-STAR employs multi-beam and pulse doppler techniques
using advanced beam forming techniques embedded with robust
ECCM techniques to extract fast, low RCS targets from complex
clutter and jamming environments. The agile radar operates in
multiple simultaneous modes, offering short search frames and
Track While Scan (TWS) revisit time. The system also offers
rapid tracking update rate and high accuracy for priority targets.
The radar will automatically establish tracks of high flying
targets at ranges beyond 250km and at low flying targets, at
ranges above of 25 km.
Weighing about seven tons, the radar uses four flat lightweight
antennae operating in the S-band that can be tailored to fit
even relatively small ships, from corvettes and above. Hardware
architecture and technology ensure high system availability,
low maintenance and low life cycle cost.
For weapons guidance, MF-STAR Supports different operating modes
of missile systems including mid-course guidance of active/semi-active
anti-air missiles and Illumination enslavement for semi-active
missiles, thus making dedicated guidance radar systems redundant.
Also incorporates is an automatic splash detection and measurement,
to support naval gunnery in maritime security and close-in defense
role.
This radar is currently under development, in anticipation
for fielding with the Israel Navy next generation Saar 5+ corvette
as well as with other modern vessels, planned for procurement
or upgrading by foreign navies. The system is integrated as
part of the advanced version of the Barak missile known as Barak-NG
and Indian MR-SAM
(also designated as Barak 8).
Elta has already implemented its static phased array radar
technology in several programs, including the Phalcon airborne
early warning (AEW) system, as well as the early warning radar
for the Arrow missile interceptor system, and the new artiller/air
defense Multi-Mission Radar.
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The
MF-STAR is a multi-function S-band solid-state active conformal
phased array radar system for the new generation of military
ships. As the ship's primary sensor the radar provides 3D long-range
air surveillance. At medium range it will automatically track
and classify threat and simultaneously, search the horizon for
potential missile threats. In parallel, it supports multiple
engagements by offensive and defensive weapons. Designated EL/M-2248
the radar system delivers high quality arena situation picture
and weapons support, under the toughest target/environment conditions
in the existing and future naval arena.