| Eurosatory 2022 GM200 MM/C (left) / GM200 MM/A (right) | |
| Country of origin | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MM/A: Thales France (Limours) MM/C: Thales Nederland (Hengelo) |
| Designer | MM/A: Thales France (Limours) MM/C: Thales Nederland (Hengelo) |
| Introduced | MM/C: Feb 2024 [1] |
| Type | MM/A: 4D, AESA, dual-axis multi beam, with: GaN TRM, IFF (mode 5)
MM/C: 4D, AESA, dual-axis multi beam,
|
| Frequency | S-Band (IEEE) |
| Range | MM/A: [2]
MM/C: [3]
|
| Altitude | MM/C: 30,000 m (98,000 ft) |
| Azimuth | MM/A: 360° MM/C: 360° |
| Elevation | MM/A: up to 80° |
| Other names | MMR (multi-mission radar): the MM/C in the Netherlands armed forces |
| Related | Thales NS200 [4] |
The Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission (GM200 MM) is a family of medium-range ground-based radars developed and manufactured by Thales. [5] [6]
Benefiting from the technology of the land-based Ground Master 200 and naval NS100/200 radar systems, the GM200 MM family consists of the GM200 MM/A, designed and manufactured in France, on the one hand; and the GM200 MM/C on the other, developed by the company's Dutch subsidiary, Thales Nederland, for, and in consultation with, the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA). [5] The two radars feature 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, a ‘dual-axis multi-beam’ technology providing flexibility in both elevation and bearing. [7]
The first delivery of the GM200 MM/C to the RNLA took place on 14 February 2024. [8]
There are two radars within the GM200 MM family: [9]
Both radars are transportable by road, rail or tactical aircraft. [13]
The Ground Master 200 MM is a variant of the Ground Master 200, improving detection of small targets such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Rockets, Artillery and Mortars (RAM). [14]
The unit price for the GM200 MM/C variant is approximately 14.5 million EUR (based on a Danish purchase of five for 540 million DKK in 2022). [15] [16]