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June 21st, 2016, 12:33 PM
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Sea Based X Band Radar
Hello sir I want to know about the Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) so will you please provide me the details pertaining the same ??
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June 21st, 2016, 12:35 PM
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Re: Sea Based X Band Radar
As you want to know about the Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) so here are the details About The Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) is a floating, self-propelled, mobile active electronically scanned selection early-warning radar station designed to operate in high winds and heavy seas. It was urbanized as part of the Missile Defense Agency's Ballistic Missile Defense System. Facts Mobility Sea-based, mounted on a semi-submersible vessel that is able to travel at up to 8 knots Role Detect, track, and discriminate incoming threats and provide data to GBIs as part of the BMDS Frequency X-band radar Range Detect objects at up to 2,500 miles away Status On limited support status Producer Boeing Co. and Raytheon Co. Specifications Vessel length: 116 meters (381 ft) Vessel height: 85 meters (279 ft) from keel to top of radome Vessel draft: approximately 10 meters (33 ft) when in motion or not on station; approximately 30 meters (98 ft) when on station Vessel stability: remains within 10 degrees of horizontal on station (fully passive stabilization) Cost: US$900 million Crew: Approximately 75-85 members, mostly civilian contractors Radar range: 2,000 kilometers (1,200 mi) Displacement: 50,000 short tons (45,000,000 kg) |
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