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MSTAR is a Lightweight Pulse Doppler
J Band All Weather Radar that has replaced the ZB 298 in the detection
of helicopters, vehicles and infantry. Powered by a standard army
field battery this radar will also assist the artillery observer in
detecting the fall of shot.
The electroluminescent display that shows dead ground relief and
target track history, also has the ability to superimpose a map grid
at the 1:50000 scale to ease transfer to military maps. MSTAR can be
vehicle borne or broken down into three easily transportable loads for
manpacking purposes.
MSTAR is used by Forward Observation Officers. There are believed to
be around 100 MAOV (Warrior Mechanised Artillery Observation Vehicles)
equipped with MSTAR. MSTAR is believed to cost about £50,000
per unit at mid 1999 prices and in total about 200 MSTAR equipments
are in service throughout the British Army.
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MSTAR Specifications |
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Weight |
30kg |
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Wavelength |
J - Band |
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Range |
In excess of 20kms |
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