Surveillance radar RL-3000

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Product overview RL-3000 is a software-defined 3D long-range air surveillance radar providing three-dimensional airspace surveillance and a comprehensive situational picture. The system continuously monitors airspace, detects and classifies targets across a wide range of Radar Cross Sections (RCS) and speeds. Its modular, fully digital architecture and advanced detection algorithms enable large-data processing and adaptive suppression of ground and sea clutter. The platform can be extended with an MSSR/Mode S or IFF interrogator.

Key features

• Advanced solid-state 3D PSR sensor with optional MSSR extension
• AESA antenna with stacked elevation beams
• GaN transmitter technology
• Fully digital SDR architecture with distributed T/R modules
• Output peak power: 70 kW (PSR)
• Programmable operating modes and frequency agility
• BITE diagnostics to LRU level; local and remote diagnostics and control
• Electronic Counter–Counter Measures (ECCM)
• Operating bandwidth: 2.9–3.1 GHz

Performance and availability Operational availability > 99%
MTBCF > 3,500 hours
MTTR < 45 min.
Preventive maintenance approximately 60 hours/year

Data outputs

• Standard: ASTERIX Cat 048/034
• Weather: ASTERIX Cat 008/009

Configuration, installation and integration

• Standalone installation
• Standalone with MSSR/IFF and ELDIS GCI (ERDIS) extensions
• Integration into national airspace surveillance networks
• Adaptation to existing national command-and-control systems

Basic Parameters Operating frequency: S-band (NATO E/F-band)
Instrumented range: 240 NM
Instrumented detection altitude: up to 100,000 ft
Elevation coverage: 25°
Refresh rate: selectable (6–10 s)

Technical specifications

• Operating bandwidth: 2.9–3.1 GHz
• Antenna: AESA with stacked elevation beams
• Transmitter: GaN T/R modules
• Architecture: Fully digital, software-defined radar (SDR) with modular design
• Diagnostics: BITE to LRU level; automatic local and remote diagnostics (optional manual override)
• ECCM: Frequency agility and counter-countermeasure features
• Extensions: MSSR / Mode S and IFF interrogator options
• Data outputs: ASTERIX Cat 048/034 (standard), ASTERIX Cat 008/009 (weather)
• Reliability: Availability >99%, MTBCF >3,500 h, MTTR <45 min, Preventive maintenance ~60 h/year
• Installation: Standalone or integrated (MSSR/IFF, ERDIS GCI), adaptable to national C2 systems