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UK Tactical Data Systems
Reference Guide
Allied Tactical Data Systems
This chapter is not split into the specific sections
provided in chapter 4. However, the platforms within it are organised broadly
along the same lines. Abbreviations are as for chapter 4.
E-3 Sentry - French E-3F and US / NATO E-3A/C differences from UK E-3D*
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The UK E-3D is provided with a data sheet in chapter 4.
The E-3 Sentry is operated in a number of other variants as follows:
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E-3A/C
33 ac operated by USAF (E-3C) and 18 ac by NATO (E-3A).
Flight crew of four, mission crew of 13-19.
US only enhancements to the original configuration
included TADIL-J, increased computer capacity, and GPS. All US and NATO ac
have since been enhanced by the integration of ESM, new colour displays,
Have-Quick radios, JTIDS Link 16, and the RSIP radar system upgrade
programme. The US recently initiated an Extend Sentry programme to upgrade
and extend the life of the US E-3 fleet to 2025. Future enhancements under
this programme include a digital communications system, ESM upgrades, GBS / IBS
installation, and replacement of the Airborne Operational Computer Program
(AOCP) by DII Common Operational Environment (COE) applications and new
bi-static receivers for operations with UAVs.
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E-3F
Four ac operated by France. Similar capability to E-3D,
but employing the US ESM system and excluding the maritime scan-to-scan and
RSIP radar upgrades.
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Other
Saudi Arabia operates five E-3A ac.
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E-2C Hawkeye
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USN
all-weather, carrier-based tactical AWACS platform providing AEW and C2
functions for carrier battle groups. Additional missions include surface
surveillance coordination, strike and interceptor control, SAR guidance and
communications relay. Most ac are being upgraded to Hawkeye 2000 (HE2K)
standard. Also operated by: Republic of Singapore Air Force, Republic of
China Air Force (Taiwan), Japan Air Self-Defence Force, Israel Defence Force /
Air Force, French Naval Aviation, Arab Republic of Egypt, Aviacion del la
Armada de Mexico. The ac of nations other than the US may be less capable e.g. no CEC fit, but most are being upgraded to HE2K.
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DATA
HANDLING SYSTEMS
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Air
Tactical Display System (ATDS)
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POSITION
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Inertial
Reference Systems & GPS
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SENSORS
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TDL
CAPABILITY
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Radar
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Air/Surface
Surv
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Link 16 C2
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JTIDS
Class 2H
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IFF
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MK XIIA
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Link 11
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ESM
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See PDS
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Link 4A
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Obsolete
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CEC
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Remarks
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JU, PU,
CIU
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COMMUNICATIONS
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UHF
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4
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SATCOM
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4
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V/UHF
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4
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HF CLEW
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VHF
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HF
SLEW/CLEW
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4
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Secure
Voice V/UHF
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4
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Secure
Voice HF
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4
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HaveQuick/Saturn
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4
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SINCGARS
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Remarks
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WEAPONS
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None
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DEFENSIVE
SYSTEMS
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Passive
Defensive system (direction and emitter identification).
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SENSOR/WEAPON
Relationship
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Although
without its own weapons the E2C has significant capability for picture
compilation and the control and coordination of fighter (and supporting)
aircraft. Link 16 and CEC are used to significantly increase the tactical
picture quality around CBGs.
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Additional
Systems
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Aegis Cruiser
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The Ticonderoga class were developed to provide carrier battle group defence against ac and
anti-ship missiles. The ships also have substantial ASW and land-attack
capabilities. All ships are able to operate two SH-60B/F LAMPS helicopters.
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DATA
HANDLING SYSTEMS
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AEGIS Mk 7, C2P, GCCS(M)
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POSITION
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GPS,
Inertial Reference Systems
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SENSORS
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TDL
CAPABILITY
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Radar
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MFR, LRAS 2D, SRS/TI, SRSN, 4 x FC
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Link 16 C2
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JTIDS
Class 2H or MOS
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IFF
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MK XIIA
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Link 11
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CLEW/SLEW
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ESM
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RESM, CESM
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Remarks
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JU, PU,
FJU, CIU
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EO
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Surv
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CEC in
most ships
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Sonar
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MRAS,
Passive TA
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Link 4 no
longer used but may be still fitted
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COMMUNICATIONS
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4
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SATCOM
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UHF, EHF
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UHF
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V/UHF
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4
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HF
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4
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VHF
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IMM
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HF
SLEW/CLEW
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4
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Secure
Voice V/UHF
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4
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Secure
Voice HF
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4
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HaveQuick/Saturn
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4
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SINCGARS
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Remarks
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WEAPONS
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DEFENSIVE
SYSTEMS
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Surface to
Air
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Standard,
ESSM, 2 x 20mm Phalanx
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IR/Chaff,
Towed
torpedo decoy
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Surface to
Surface
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CM (incl TLAM), SSM, 2 x 127mm guns,
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Surface to
Subsurface
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ASROC, 2 x
triple torpedo tubes
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SENSOR/WEAPON
Relationship
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The Aegis
system has a federated architecture with four subsystems – AN/SPY-1
multifunction radar, Command and Decision System (CDS), Aegis Display System
(ADS) and Weapon Control System (WCS). The CDS receives data from ship and
external sensors and provides command, control and threat assessment through
the ADS. The WCS receives engagement instruction from the CDS, selects
weapons and interfaces with the weapon fire control systems.
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Arleigh Burke Destroyer
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The
Arleigh Burke class is the latest USN anti-missile platform and provides a
significant area SAM force defence capability. The ship also has a
formidable attack capability both with Tomahawk missiles and the main gun
which can fire extended range guided munitions (ERGM) to a range of nearly 60
miles. Later ships of the class are fitted with a hangar and enlarged flight
deck, being able to operate two SH-60B/F LAMPS helicopters. Earlier ships
can re-arm and re-fuel a single SH-60B/F.
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DATA
HANDLING SYSTEMS
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AEGIS Mk
7, C2P
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POSITION
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GPS,
Inertial Reference Systems
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SENSORS
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TDL
CAPABILITY
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Radar
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MFR, SRS/TI, SRSN, 3 x FC
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Link 16 C2
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JTIDS
Class 2H or MOS
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IFF
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MK XIIA
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Link 11
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CLEW/SLEW
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ESM
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RESM
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Remarks
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JU, PU,
FJU, CIU
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EO
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Surv
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CEC in
some ships
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Sonar
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MRAS,
Passive TA
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COMMUNICATIONS
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4
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SATCOM
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UHF, EHF
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UHF
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V/UHF
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4
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HF CLEW
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VHF
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IMM
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HF
SLEW/CLEW
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4
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Secure
Voice V/UHF
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4
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Secure
Voice HF
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4
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HaveQuick/Saturn
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4
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SINCGARS
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Remarks
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WEAPONS
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DEFENSIVE
SYSTEMS
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Surface to
Air
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Standard,
ESSM, 2 x 20mm Phalanx
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IR/Chaff,
Torpedo
decoys
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Surface to
Surface
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CM, SSM,
127mm gun,
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Surface to
Subsurface
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ASROC, 2 x
triple torpedo tubes
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SENSOR/WEAPON
Relationship
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The Aegis
system has a federated architecture with four subsystems – AN/SPY-1
multifunction radar, Command and Decision System (CDS), Aegis Display System
(ADS) and Weapon Control System (WCS). The CDS receives data from ship and
external sensors and provides command, control and threat assessment through
the ADS. The WCS receives engagement instruction from the CDS, selects
weapons and interfaces with the weapon fire control systems.
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Kitty Hawk CV and Enterprise CVN
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Based on a
modified Forrestal configuration, four Kitty Hawk carriers were commissioned
between 1961 and 1968, but two have since been decommissioned. The last
modernisation (m) and planned replacement (r) dates for the two remaining
ships are: CV63 (m)1991 (r)2008; and CV67 (m)1995 (r) 2018. Built to a
modified Kitty Hawk design and commissioned in 1961, the Enterprise (CVN 65)
was the largest and most expensive warship of her time. Overhauled in 1991,
she will remain in operational use until 2015. Typically a mix of approx 80
fighters, AEW, EW, MPA and helicopters is carried but numbers and capabilities
can be varied.
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DATA
HANDLING SYSTEMS
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ACDS or
SSDS, C2P, IADT, GCCS(M)
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POSITION
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GPS,
Inertial Reference Systems
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SENSORS
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TDL
CAPABILITY
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Radar
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LRAS 3D, LRAS 2D, SRAS/TI,
2 x SRSN
ATC radars
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Link 16 C2
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JTIDS
Class 2H,
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IFF
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MK XIIA
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Link 11
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CLEW/SLEW
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ESM
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RESM
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Remarks
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JU, PU,
CIU
Link 4 may
still be fitted
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EO
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Surv
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COMMUNICATIONS
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4
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SATCOM
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2 x UHF, 2 x SHF, 2 x EHF INMARSAT,
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UHF
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V/UHF
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4
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HF CLEW
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VHF
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4
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HF
SLEW/CLEW
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4
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Secure
Voice V/UHF
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4
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Secure
Voice HF
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4
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HaveQuick/Saturn
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4
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SINCGARS
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Remarks
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WEAPONS
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DEFENSIVE
SYSTEMS
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Surface to
Air
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3 x SAM
(SD)
3 x 20mm
Phalanx
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ECM
jammers
IR/Chaff
decoys,
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Surface to
Surface
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Phalanx
surface capability
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SENSOR/WEAPON
Relationship
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Weapon
systems are optimised for self defence and use either their own sensors or
may have targets indicated from surveillance sensors. All local sensor data
is compiled into a tactical picture with remote data from TDL.
CEC fit is likely.
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Additional
Systems
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Additional
standalone national systems assist Force Command functions.
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Nimitz CVN
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With a 252
ft flight deck, these are the largest warships ever built. The first Nimitz
carrier was commissioned in 1975 and improvements have been made in each
succeeding ship (10 in class). CVN 71 and later incorporate improved
magazine protection, CVN 73 and later have improved topside ballistic
protection. The life of these ships may be as much as 50 years. Typically a
mix of approx 80 - 90 fighters, AEW, EW, MPA and helicopters is carried but
numbers and capabilities can be significantly varied.
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DATA
HANDLING SYSTEMS
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ACDS or
SSDS, C2P, IADT, GCCS(M)
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POSITION
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GPS,
Inertial Reference Systems
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SENSORS
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TDL
CAPABILITY
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Radar
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LRAS 3D, LRAS 2D, SRAS/TI,
2 x SRSN
ATC radars
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Link 16 C2
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JTIDS
Class 2H,
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IFF
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MK XIIA
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Link 11
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CLEW/SLEW
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ESM
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RESM
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Remarks
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JU, PU,
CIU
GCCS(M)
may be fitted
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EO
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Surv
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COMMUNICATIONS
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4
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SATCOM
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2 x UHF, 2 x SHF, 2 x EHF INMARSAT,
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UHF
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V/UHF
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4
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HF
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4
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VHF
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4
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HF
SLEW/CLEW
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4
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Secure
Voice V/UHF
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4
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Secure
Voice HF
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4
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HaveQuick/Saturn
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4
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SINCGARS
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Remarks
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WEAPONS
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DEFENSIVE
SYSTEMS
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Surface to
Air
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3 x SAM
(SD)
3 x 20mm
Phalanx
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EWS
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ECM
jammers
IR/Chaff
decoys,
Torpedo
defence system (SSTDS)
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Surface to
Surface
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Phalanx
surface capability
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SENSOR/WEAPON
Relationship
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Weapon
systems are optimised for self defence and use either their own sensors or
may have targets indicated from surveillance sensors. All local sensor data
is compiled into a tactical picture with remote data from TDL.
Ships with
SSDS have CEC capability.
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Additional
Systems
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Additional
standalone national systems assist Force Command functions.
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F-15C/D Eagle
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The
F-15C/D is an Interceptor, air superiority fighter and strike / HVA escort
fighter. Their role is air to air only and they are an update of the
original F15, provided as the answer to the soviet MiG-25. The ac is
operated by Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia as well as the USAF.
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DATA
HANDLING SYSTEMS
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ASK-6 and IBM CP-1075 central computer.
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POSITION
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INS &
GPS
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SENSORS
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TDL
CAPABILITY
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Radar
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Air-Air
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Link 16
Non C2
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MIDS LVT3
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IFF
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MK XII
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Remarks
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LVT3 known
as FDL. One squadron (F-15C) fitted with JTIDS Class 2.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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UHF
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4
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SATCOM
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V/UHF
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4
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HF CLEW
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VHF
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HF
SLEW/CLEW
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Secure
Voice V/UHF
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4
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Secure
Voice HF
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HaveQuick/Saturn
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4
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SINCGARS
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Remarks
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WEAPONS
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