SPY-7 AESA Radar System

Full Specifications

AN/SPY-7(V)1 AESA Radar System

The SPY-7 radar is a next generation long range air and missile defense system designed to detect, track, and discriminate advanced aerial threats. Built to counter ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, hypersonic weapons, and aircraft, SPY-7 brings scalable active electronically scanned array technology to land and sea based platforms.

Developed by Lockheed Martin, SPY-7 is derived from the company advanced solid state radar family and supports the Aegis Combat System architecture. It is selected by the United States and allied nations for ballistic missile defense and integrated air and missile defense missions.

Manufacturer and Origin

SPY-7 is manufactured by Lockheed Martin in the United States. It is part of the company radar portfolio supporting Aegis Ashore installations and future naval combatants.

Speed and Range

As a radar system, SPY-7 does not have speed in the traditional sense. Instead, it delivers high power S band detection with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers for certain ballistic missile threats. It can simultaneously track hundreds of targets, offering persistent surveillance across 360 degrees in azimuth and high elevation coverage.

Technology and Capabilities

AN/SPY-7 uses Gallium Nitride based transmit receive modules. This improves sensitivity, power efficiency, and resistance to electronic warfare. The radar supports simultaneous search, track, and missile guidance functions. It integrates with Standard Missile interceptors and advanced command networks.

Cost

Exact unit cost is not publicly disclosed. Estimates for full SPY-7 installations within missile defense programs range in the hundreds of millions of dollars depending on configuration and infrastructure.

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