STIR (radar) explained

STIR (Signal Tracking and Illumination Radar) is a medium-to-long range fire-control radar system manufactured by Thales Group. It is used for electro-optical tracking and missile illumination.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Model

Model	Antenna	Radar		Transmitter	Source
STIR 1.2 EO	Cassegrain 1.2 m	I-band, K-band	BW/Color/Infrared/Laser	Solid State	[5]
STIR 1.8	1.8 m
STIR 2.4 HP	Cassegrain 2.4 m	I-band	BW/Infrared		[6]

Operators

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• Argentina
• Brazil
• Belgium
• Chile
• Egypt
• Germany
• Greece
• Indonesia
  • Netherlands
• Nigeria
• Peru
• Portugal
  • Turkey

See also

• 2018 Japan–South Korea radar lock-on dispute – Japan alleged a South Korean navy destroyer irradiated a Japanese maritime patrol aircraft with STIR 1.8.

External links

• STIR page of Thales Group

Notes and References

1. Note. This radar is different from Mark 92 Guided Missile Fire Control System's "Separate Target Illumination Radar" (STIR)
2. Web site: Stir – Tracking and illumination radar . .
3. Book: Streetly, Martin. 2005. Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems 17th Edition. Janes Information Group. 978-0710627049.
4. Book: Friedman, Norman.

   . . The Naval Institute guide to world naval weapon systems 1997–1998. 1997. Naval Institute Press. 9781557502681.

5. Web site: STIR 1.2 EO Mk2 Radar and EO tracking system. Thales Group .
6. Web site: STIR 2.4 HP Radar tracking and missile illumination system . Thales Group.
7. Web site: STIR FAMILY . Thales Group .
8. News: Projeto Classe Tamandaré: Marinha do Brasil seleciona a melhor oferta. 28 March 2020. Poder Naval. pt.