OVERVIEW: The CHEESE BOARD (96L6E) is a mobile, 3D "all altitude" early-warning and acquisition phased arrary radar operating in C-Band.

DETAILS:    The CHEESE BOARD (96L6E) is a  frequency hopping design intended to provide high jam resistance and high clutter rejection.  It can track up to 100 tracks automatically, and is capable against airbreathing targets, stealth aircraft and missiles.

It is associated with the SA-10 “Grumble” (S-300) and SA-21 “Growler” (S-400) theatre defence missile systems. 

Specifications:

Frequency: 		 C-Band
Power output: 		unknown
PRF:			unknown
Range Resolution:	unknown
Target speed:		30-2800 m/s			
Runup time:		40 seconds		
Set up time: 		5 minutes		

 
NOTES: IOC 2007. Designed to replace the 36D6 “Tin Shield B” and 76N6 “Clam Shell”  


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