OVERVIEW: The EL/M-2106 Advanced Tactical Acquisition Radar (ATAR) is a road mobile, 3-D medium-range AESA Air Defense radar, capable against low RCS targets.  It operates in the D (NATO) "L" (IEEE) Band.  

DETAILS: The EL/M-2106 ATAR can detect a wide variety of low RCS targets such as low flying fighter aircraft, helicopters, low velocity ultra-lights and UAVs.  It is intended to operate either as a stand-alone radar or as part of a local air defense and surveillance system and can provide warning and target designation to AD systems through a wireless data link. It can also be used as a gap filler radar. It can simultaneously track up to 100 targets.
 
Specifications:

Frequency: 		1-2 GHz (D Band)
Power output: 		400 W; 1600 W Peak
PRF:			??  pps
Range Resolution:	 30 m of range,  0.5 degrees bearing, 1 degree elevation	
Runup time:		 ??minutes
Set up time: 		15 min	

Detection Range:        97 nm (instrumented)
			59-38 nm (v. fighter aircraft)
			21.5 nm (v. helos)
			21.5-32 nm ( v. UAVs and ultralights)
			

NOTES: IOC 2007. Available as either a fixed site or truck transportable. Users include India.


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