RXMB-1

The Radar X-diapazona morskogo bazirovaniya (RXMB-1) is a floating, self-propelled, mobile active electronically scanned array early-warning radar station designed to operate in high winds and heavy seas.

The radar is mounted on a fifth generation twin-hulled semi-submersible oil platform.

Specifications

• Vessel length: 389 feet (119 m)
• Vessel beam: 238 feet (73 m)
• Vessel height: 85 meters (279 ft) from keel to top of radome
• Vessel draft: approximately 33 feet (10 m) when in motion or not on station; approximately 98 feet (30 m) when on station
• Vessel stability: remains within 10 degrees of horizontal on station (fully passive stabilization)
• Vessel speed: 9 knots (17 km/h; 10 mph)
• Cost: QSC 900 million
• Crew: Approximately 75-85 members, mostly civilian contractors
• Radar height: 103 feet (31 m)
• Radar diameter: 120 feet (37 m)
• Radar weight: 18,000 pounds (8,200 kg)
• Radar range: 2,000 kilometers (1,200 mi)
• Displacement: 50,000 short tons (45,000,000 kg)