EL/M-2258 ALPHA

EL/M-2258 ALPHA

Country of origin	Israel
Type	Solid-state Multi-function Advanced Lightweight Phased Array Naval Radars
Frequency	S band
Range	Latest Release: [1] 400 km (extended version) 200 km (basic version) Old Release: [2] Automatic track initiation at 120+ km for high altitude fighter size aircraft. 25+ km against sea skimming missiles.
Azimuth	360°
Elevation	70°

The EL/M-2258 ALPHA ("Advanced Lightweight Phased Array") is a multi-function active electronically scanned array naval radar system. It was developed by IAI Elta, for maritime installation on medium-sized combat ships such as corvettes, frigates and larger vessels. It is capable of tracking both air and surface targets, providing fire control and splash spotting guidance with target classification. ALPHA is an acronym of Advanced Lightweight Phased Array Naval Radars.

Operators

The radar is installed in medium-sized combat ships of the Israeli navy.

  Israel

• Sa'ar 4.5-class missile boat ^[3]
• Sa'ar 5-class corvette

  Philippines

• Miguel Malvar-class frigate ^[4]

Future Operators

  Israel

• Sa'ar 72-class corvette ^{[5] [6]}

References

1. "ELM-2258 ALPHA Multi-Function Rotating Digital AESA Radar". 2019. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
2. "Advanced Lightweight Phased Array Naval Radars" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2018-02-17.
3. "Hetz" . Retrieved 2018-02-17.
4. "IAI And HHI To Supply Philippine Navy With ALPHA 3D Radar Systems". France: Naval News. 2022-04-28.
5. "Saar 72" . Retrieved 2018-02-17.
6. Eshel, Tamir (2019-11-20). "Israeli-Designed Mini Corvettes to Replace Eight Hetz Missile Boats".