SCANTER 6000 Radar Installed On Skjold Class Corvettes, TNI AL and KPLP Have Already Operated
The name SCANTER 6000 radar is no stranger to Indonesia, let's call it the reconnaissance and navigation radar produced by Terma from Denmark.
This has been used on the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation's Sea and Coast Guard Unit Patrol Boats (KPLP), then in the Indonesian Navy's arsenal, the SCANTER 6000 has been installed on the KRI corvette Malahayati 362 and two Hospital Assistance Vessels (BRS) produced by PT PAL Indonesia.
And recently, Terma announced that the SCANTER 6000 will be used on the Skjold class corvettes of the Norwegian Navy.
The SCANTER 6000 installation is part of a comprehensive modernization program for the Skjold class guided missile corvettes, in which the modernization program will be led by Umoe and Kongsberg, while Terma will supply the radar.
The upgrade to the Skjold class corvettes includes the installation of a new combat management system (CMS) aimed at increasing the operational capabilities of the corvettes and extending their life.
Terma has successfully completed tests for the SCANTER 6000, demonstrating optimal performance in detecting small and large targets even in bad weather conditions.
Terma revealed that the SCANTER 6000 radar had successfully completed the radar's Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) last week.
The series of tests have further validated the radar's robustness and reliability, ensuring its seamless integration into the upgraded corvettes.
Previously, Terma had also secured a contract to supply the SCANTER 6000 radar for the latest generation of Dutch-Belgian minesweepers, or what is known as the City class.
From the specifications, the SCANTER 6000 is a type of radar that is used for helicopter navigation, reconnaissance and control roles.
In the installation package, the SCANTER 6000 will be integrated with the display system from Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine Vision Master automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA).
SCANTER 6000 is designed to operate in all weather conditions, and is able to detect and track small objects from the edge of the horizon.
SCANTER 6000 runs on X band in the frequency range 9250 – 9500 Mhz with 2D capability.
Terman designed this radar to fill the gap between maritime radar navigation capabilities and reconnaissance radar systems on warships which are relatively expensive.
In terms of capability, the SCANTER 6000 for low airspace monitoring can detect the presence of jet and propeller aircraft from a distance of 15 nautical miles (about 27.7 km) at a maximum altitude of 1,828 meters.
