SCR-584

IEEE Band

S Band

NATO Band

E Band

Exact Frequency

2700 – 2900 MHz

Power:

250 kW

Manufacturer:

General Electric

Minimum Range

500 yards

Maximum Range:

50,000 yards (24.7 nautical miles)

Range Accuracy:

25 yards

Azimuth Accuracy

3 mils

Angular Accuracy

3 mils

Description:

Mobile medium-range microwave Antiaircraft Artillery gun-laying set, consisting of semi-trailer and 4-ton tractor. One spare parts truck is furnished to each AA gun battery. Supplies present azimuth, angular height and slant range or altitude. Operates with IFF equipment RC-184.

Uses

To search for targets and furnish position data for AAAIS. Transmits necessary present position data for all long-range AA gun directors. May also be used as radar range or height finder with separate visual determination of azimuth and angular height.

Transportability:

Set is transported in vehicles. Excluding spare parts truck, set weighs a total of 15 tons and occupies 2770 cu. ft. Largest vehicle measures 8' x 10.5' x 19.5'. Spare parts truck (supplied with every 4 sets) weighs 7 tons.

Installation:

Can be set up, oriented and synchronized with associated equipment in 30 minutes, using crew of 9 trained men.

Personnel:

Two operators and Chief Radar Operator are minimum requirement.

Power:

Required peak power of about 12 KVA, 3 phase, is supplied by Gun Battery power plant.