Central Acquisition Radar ( 3D- CAR)

Central Acquisition Radar (3D-CAR)

The 3D- CAR is a 3D radar developed by DRDO for multiple purposes uses for Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Indian Navy. These radars are commonly known as Ronini radar.

It is capable of tracking 150 targets simultaneously. It is also capable of detecting low- altitude targets such as cruise missiles, and can also track supersonic aircrafts & missiles flying at over Mach 3 speed. 

Variants:

# 3D- CAR: Used in Akash SAM defence system along with    Rajendra radar . Used in Indian Air Force & Indian Army. More than 100 radars are produced.

# 3D- TCR: Tactical Control Radar built for Indian Army.

# Revathi Radar: It is built for Indian Navy. Used as Primary Surveillance radar on Shivalik class frigates & Kamorta class corvettes.

Specifications:

Type: Secondary Surveillance Radar 

Frequency: S band

Range: 200 km+

Altitude: 18 km

Number built: 200+

Users:

Indian Air Force:- 3D- CAR variant used in Akash SAM defence system 

Indian Army: 3D- CAR variant in Akash SAM defence system;

                       3D- TCR variant Tactical Control Radar

Indian Navy: Revathi variant on Shivalik class frigates & Kamorta class corvettes