Spexer 2000 3D MKIII Land
Ground-based air defence
The challenge
Small UAVs pose an increasing threat in the theatre. With a small signature and high manoeuvrability, small UAVs can catch troops by surprise. Dedicated radar technology is needed to engage traditional ground, surface and air threats such as persons, vehicles, ATGM, TASMs, pop-up helicopters, ground attack aircraft, rubber dinghies and jet skis as well as the new, small and nano UAV threats and loitering ammunition.
HENSOLDT’s Spexer 2000 3D MKIII has been designed to provide detection data and target classification in time to counter these threats during on-the-move or stationary operation.
Your challenge is to achieve battlefield surveillance, C-UAS and ground-based air defence, delivering stable detection while providing operators a clear picture of the situation, even in demanding environments. The system selected must be accurate enough to permit artillery support while delivering reliable results – in all environments and locations and across all platforms.
Our solution
The SPEXER 2000 3D MKIII is a reliable radar solution for a variety of applications. Developed for battlefield surveillance and artillery support, we evolved it to an on-the-move solution for land as well as maritime deployments in border protection, C-UAS and ground-based air defence.
The Spexer 2000 3D MKIII X-band pulse Doppler radar offers superior subclutter visibility. Equipped with spectral-based, automatic target classification, it discriminates among multiple classes of targets.
Whether the target is hovering or travelling at velocities of up to Mach 6, this radar solution supports the required level of defence.
Features and benefits
Features
- X-band pulse-Doppler radar based on AESA technology
- Multi-panel AESA antennas
- Modular design, with a flexible number and size of antennas
- Spectral-based micro-Doppler target classification
- Operation in high-clutter environments (e.g. urban areas, rainy weather)
- Electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM)
- Meets relevant military standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461)
- Convoy operation for medium-range operations
- Up to 90° hemispheric coverage
- 360° all-round coverage with three antennas
- Track-while-scan for more than 300 targets per 120° sector
- High detection ranges against a broad array of targets: micro-UAVs, helicopters, fighters, missiles, etc.
Benefits
- Operators have a clear picture of the situation
- High-quality target data support your sensor-to-shooter target assignments
- Optimised effector engagement thanks to precise fire-control information during on-the-move or stationary operation.
- High-speed confirmed track generation for quick and effective self-defence
- Long-distance detection and tracking leverage the effector’s entire dynamic range
- On-the-move operation delivers secure convoy protection
- Flexible effector support – medium-calibre turrets, air-defence missiles, hybrid weapons, laser-based weapons, remote-controlled weapon stations, etc.
