FRA - RLS GM 400

[color = red] Ground Master 400 (GM 400) Radar Station



Manufacturer:
ThalesRaytheon Systems



Introduction - new threats:


At the turn of the 21st century, the conditions for fulfilling traditional ideas of lasting peace were still not met and the danger of war had still not been eliminated.


The danger is not only from the loss of some states, but also from various terrorist groups and organizations.


Air threats in particular contribute to these threats, which, due to their diversity and capabilities, are more or less destined to carry out an attack. And we are not only talking about traditional military means (fighter jets, helicopters, drones and missiles of all kinds), but also classic transport and light passenger aircraft.



Ground Master radar series - general features:


Ground Master RLS series are versatile, multi-tasking air defense radars designed to protect key assets and forces on remote approaches.


The RLS Ground Master series is the first product to combine three revolutionary concepts:
- digital radar (fully digitized radar);
- e-radar (economic radar - relatively low acquisition costs and low operating costs);
- green radar (minimal environmental impact).


The RLS Ground Master 400 is specifically designed to meet the following operational requirements:
- high detection power;
- high availability and easy maintenance;
- high mobility.



Description:


- full digitization
- digital formation of radiation characteristics
- "stacked beam" - maximum beam irradiation time of the target
- waveband S
- antenna rotation speed 6 sec
- fully Doppler mode
- ECCM capability (Electronic counter-countermeasures)
- Ability to search for tactical ballistic missiles



Basic TTD:
- maximum instrument distance of target detection - 470 km;
- distance of detection of an air object of the fighter-bomber type - 390 km;
- minimum target detection distance - 5 km;
- altitude range - more than 100,000 feet (30,500 m);
- azimuth - whole circle, ie 360 °;
- maximum position angle - 20 °.



Reliability:


- interruption time - 3500 hours;
- Availability & gt; 99.9%;
- high degree of redundancy (transmitters, receivers, auxiliary equipment, means of processing);
- limited operation;
- compact air-cooled transmitter;
- signal transmission by optical cables;
- permanent remote information (unattended);
- extraordinary and scheduled maintenance is performed by a limited number of operators;
- shutdown time required for annual preventive maintenance - 30 hours.



Deployment/Resistance:


- one separate container (standard ISO container, 20 ft, 10 tons);
- connection to the central data network for operational control and transmission of air situation information;
- transition to combat position:
- time 1 hour;
- required number of persons - 4;
- high safety for operational and technical operators;
- the possibility of transport using a single car tractor, tactical aircraft (series C-130 Herculesor by helicopter;
- the container with the entire apparatus can be placed directly on the car chassis with a load capacity of 10 tons, which will significantly increase its mobility.



In gear:


- [img_6 comment = Estonia (EST)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/est.gif[/img_6]Estonia
- [img_6 comment = Finland (FIN)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/fin.gif[/img_6]Finland
- [img_6 comment = Francie (FRA)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/fra.gif[/img_6]France
- [img_6 comment = Chile (CHL)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/chl.gif[/img_6]Chile
- [img_6 comment = Indie (IND)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/ind.gif[/img_6]
- [img_6 comment = Kanada (CAN)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/can.gif[/img_6]Canada
- [img_6 comment = Malaysia (MYS)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/mys.gif[/img_6]Malaysia
- [img_6 comment = Morocco (MAR)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/mar.gif[/img_6]Morocco
- [img_6 comment = Německo (DEU)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/deu.gif[/img_6]Germany
- [img_6 comment = Slovenia (SVN)] https://vcdns.valka.cz/images/flags/svn.gif[/img_6]Slovenia




Source:
ThalesRaytheon Systems brochure for RLS GM 400
Thales Group Homepage - http://www.thalesgroup.com

Ground Master 400 (GM 400)


Ground Master 400 radar station - ranges






Source:
Adapted from "ThalesRaytheon Systems brochure for RLS GM 400"

Ground Master 400 (GM 400)


GM 400 radar station in combat position






Source:
ThalesRaytheon Systems brochure for the RLS GM 400

Ground Master 400 (GM 400)


Self-propelled variant of the GM 400 radar station, combat position






Self-propelled variant of the GM 400 radar station, marching position






Source:
ThalesRaytheon Systems brochure for the RLS GM 400

Ground Master 400 (GM 400) radar station


Drawing of the GM 400 radar station in a combat position located in mountainous terrain






Source:
ThalesRaytheon Systems brochure for RLS GM 400

Ground Master 400 (GM 400) radar station



Location of the Ground Master 400 radar station, including the diesel power supply unit on board the transport aircraft C-130 Hercules during air transport





Source:
ThalesRaytheon Systems brochure for RLS GM 400

Ground Master 400 (GM 400)



Ground Master 400 radar station at the Thales stand at the Paris Aerosalon 2009






More photos from this event, where it is photographed together with the RLS SVRN GS100, are in the thread "FRA - PRO and SVRN - RLS GS1000



Source:
Thales Group homepage - http://www.thalesgroup.com/

Ground Master 400 (GM 400)



Another photo of the Ground Master 400 radar station in the Thales display at the 2009 Paris Aerosalon, this time by Georfey of Picasaweb










Source:
Geoffrey on Picasaweb, Le Bourget Gallery - http://picasaweb.google.com/jeffvidal/LeBourget#

Ground Master 400 (GM 400)


Ground Master 400 radar station.
It has only its own antenna, no IFF antenna.
The photos are from the exhibition "100 years of the French aviation industry", I couldn't find the author of both the website and the photos there, as I don't know a word of French.


If someone finds it there, I will be happy to add it.















Source:
Website dedicated to the exhibition "100 years of French aeronautics" - http://www.lairedantony.net/article-24153472.html

Ground Master 400 (GM 400)

There are 2 different versions available within the GM 400 series - GM 403 and GM 406. The GM 406 has roughly half the radiated power, giving it about 20% more range, and is intended primarily as a stationary reconnaissance vehicle. The GM 403 is mobile. The GM 403 radar is one of the radars offered to the Slovak Republic in the framework of the tender for the replacement of the radar equipment of the Slovak Air Force.

Source: SEMOD-EL-21/11-417/2020-OdRP: Draft procedure for the procurement of 3D radar equipment for the SR Armed Forces (medium, short and short range) Part I - unclassified; negotiation of the Slovak Council of 13.01.2021
www.radartutorial.eu
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_Master_400
www.armyrecognition.com