Arthur is a standalone C-band medium-range weapon-locating system that detects and locates enemy fire. Designed and manufactured by Saab Dynamics it utilises a passive phased-array antenna technology for optimised battlefield performance. The technology provides the perfect balance between mobility, range, accuracy, ECCM, operational availability and operational cost.

Contents 1 Proven operational avaliability 2 Technical specifications 2.1 General 2.2 Coverage 2.3 Antenna

Proven operational avaliabilityEdit

• Comprehensive built-in test and high degree of automation
• Man-machine interface developed with extensive user co-operation and feedback
• Mean Time Between Critical Failure (MTBCF) > 1,800 hours
• Applications include counter-battery operations, fire control, peace-enforcement missions and force protection by suppressing enemy rockets, artillery and mortars (RAM)
  

For training purposes at full-size exercises, Arthur has a built-in simulator that creates realistic scenarios. At base, training can be done with a Classroom Trainer (CLT) able to create large scenarios, in the current area of operation, involving three or more radars.

Technical specificationsEdit

GeneralEdit

• Fully coherent pulse-Doppler radar

• Liquid-cooled TWT

• MTD receiver with adaptive wind compensation

• Frequency: C-band, 5.4–5.9 GHz

• Instrumented range: 20, 30, 40, 60 km

• Capacity: > 100 targets per minute

CoverageEdit

• Up to 120° instantaneous

• 360° mechanical

  

• Multi-radar co-ordination

AntennaEdit

• Passive phased array

• Self-levelling turntable

• Electronically stabilised (no support legs)