- EL/M-2083
The EL/M-2083 is an
aerostat -mounted air searchradar . Another system of this kind is theTethered Aerostat Radar System .It is an early warning and control
phased array radar designed to detect hostile approaching aircraft from long ranges, especially when they approach at low altitudes. Data gathered by the radar is transmitted to a central air defense command & control center where it is used to maintain an extended comprehensive air situation picture.Once a potential threat has been detected the onboard system alerts responders in a timely manner.
It is based on the
EL/M-2080 .References
* [http://www.iai.co.il/Default.aspx?docID=32797&FolderID=32540&lang=en&PageNum=7 New EL/M-2083 Phased Array Air Defense Radar To Be Fielded On Israel Air Force's Extended Air Defense System]
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