Vista 50
Air Defense Radar
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Basic Information
Name
Vista 50
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Air Defense Radar
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
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Description
The Vista 50 is an X-band (IEEE designation) or I-band (NATO designation) coastal surveillance radar, operating at 9,400 MHz with a peak power of 50 kW and an average power exceeding 24 W. It is an enhanced version of the Vista 25, featuring an enlarged 10-foot antenna and an instrumented range of 100 nautical miles (approximately 180 km). Its lightweight construction allows for mounting on platforms such as blimps or tethered balloons.
Ground Specifications
Range
185.2 km
Technical Characteristics
frequency
9 400 MHz (X band)
peak power
50 kW
average power
> 24 W
instrumented range
100 NM (≙ 180 km)
Details
Category
Air Defense Radars
Land > Radars > Air Defense Radars
Sources
radartutorial.eu: https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/02.surv2/karte010.en.html
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
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