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Friday, April 20, 2012

360-Degree MEADS Radar Begins Integration Testing

[MFCR]In preparation for an intercept flight test later this year, the first Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) has begun system-level testing at Pratica di Mare Air Force Base near Rome, Italy.

The advanced 360-degree rotating X-band MFCR recently completed initial performance tests in a near-field facility at SELEX Sistemi Integrati SpA in Rome. At Pratica di Mare, the MFCR will begin system-level integration tests with a MEADS battle manager and launcher.

Test objectives include performance verification and demonstration of the MEADS MFCR in a full system configuration. The MFCR will demonstrate key functionalities including 360-degree target acquisition and track using both dedicated flight tests and non-military aircraft.

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