Herakles (radar)
Héraklès radar of a FREMM | |
| Country of origin | France |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 2005 |
| Type | 3D Air search |
| Frequency | E/F band (S band) |
| Range | 250 km or 300 km (air) 80 km (surface) |
| Azimuth | 0–360° |
| Elevation | 0-70° |
Herakles is a passive electronically scanned array multi-function radar manufactured by Thales Group. It is installed on board the FREMM multipurpose frigates and the Formidable-class frigates of the Republic of Singapore Navy.
It has a track capacity of 400 air and surface targets and is able to achieve automatic target detection, confirmation and track initiation in a single scan, while simultaneously providing mid-course guidance updates to the MBDA Aster missiles launched from the ship.
Herakles radars in operation
- The French FREMM frigate Alsace exiting Port-Louis harbour. The Herakles antenna is the rotating pyramid on top of the superstructure above the bridge
- The French FREMM frigate Provence in Lorient harbour, with Héraklès radar visible above the bridge
- The Republic of Singapore Navy frigate RSS Formidable (68) with Héraklès radar visible above the bridge
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