Telephonics’ RDR-1700A radar is a high-performance, cost-effective system designed for fixed- or rotary-wing maritime surveillance platforms. The RDR-1700A integrates with other aircraft systems to help reduce crew workload, enabling civil and military operators to successfully carry out maritime surveillance and rescue missions.
The Telephonics Advantage
Track-While-Scan (TWS) processing provides target latitude, longitude, heading and velocity Aircraft navigation system interface allows radar to integrate display of search patterns, waypoints and flight log data
Electro-optic infrared system interface for target positioning data
Enhanced sea clutter rejection for small boat detection
Additional Benefits
Lightweight design
TSO C63c certification: Airborne Weather Radar
Missions Served
Surface surveillance with TWS operation (20 tracks)
Search and rescue with the ability to detect small boats
Ground/shoreline mapping
Beacon assisted precision approach/beacon location
Modes
Flexible configuration allows for use of 360° or sector scan antenna pedestals with a variety of array sizes available
Display overlay configurations allow the integration of various radar mode data onto a single display
Operating modes include:
Weather avoidance allowing alternate route planning
Search modes – tailorable for specific mission types
Beacon modes (SST-181E, 2 pulse)
Navigation mode