STIR (radar)

STIR
STIR-1.8
Country of origin Netherlands
TypeRadar tracker
FrequencyX/K band
PRF1,800 / 3,600 pps
Beamwidth1.4 degree(X-band)
0.3 degree(K-band)
Pulsewidth0.29 micro second
Power220 kW(X-band)
20 kW(K-band)

STIR (Signal Tracking and Illumination Radar) is a medium-to-long range fire-control radar system manufactured by Thales Group. It is used for electro-optical tracking and missile illumination.[1][2][3][4]

  1. ^ Note. This radar is different from Mark 92 Guided Missile Fire Control System's "Separate Target Illumination Radar" (STIR)
  2. ^ "Stir – Tracking and illumination radar". Thales Group.
  3. ^ Streetly, Martin (2005). Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems 17th Edition. Janes Information Group. ISBN 978-0710627049.
  4. ^ Friedman, Norman (1997). The Naval Institute guide to world naval weapon systems 1997–1998. Naval Institute Press. ISBN 9781557502681.