Giraffe 4A Radar

Full Specifications

Giraffe 4A Radar, 3D AESA Air Surveillance Radar

The Saab Giraffe 4A is a modern long range, multi mission 3D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar developed to provide air surveillance, air defense, and weapon locating capabilities. Designed to detect and track conventional aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, drones, rockets, artillery, and mortar rounds, the Giraffe 4A offers high situational awareness for military forces operating in complex environments.

Built around digital AESA technology using gallium nitride (GaN) transmit and receive modules, the radar delivers rapid target updates, strong electronic counter countermeasures (ECCM), and reliable performance in dense electronic warfare environments. It is suitable for both fixed installations and highly mobile ground based air defense units.

Manufacturer

The Giraffe 4A is manufactured by Saab AB, one of Sweden’s leading defense and aerospace companies. Saab introduced the radar as part of its Giraffe family to meet modern air defense requirements, replacing older mechanically scanned systems with advanced digital AESA technology. The radar is marketed internationally and has been selected by several armed forces for integrated air defense networks.

Speed and Range

Although radar systems do not have a speed rating like aircraft, the Giraffe 4A rapidly scans the airspace using electronically steered beams, enabling near real time target updates. Saab states the radar provides an instrumented detection range of up to 400 km, depending on target size and operating conditions. It can simultaneously track hundreds of airborne and ballistic targets while supporting air defense weapons with accurate targeting information.

Cost / Price

Saab has not publicly disclosed a unit price for the Giraffe 4A. Depending on configuration, mobility package, command and control integration, training, logistics, and support, defense analysts estimate the system may cost approximately US$20 million to US$40 million per radar unit within larger integrated air defense procurement programs.