FCS-3
FCS-3 is an integrated naval weapons system developed by the Japanese Defense Ministry for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
This system is composed of
X-band radar as a fire-control radar.[1]
After a prolonged sea trial on board JS Asuka, this system was introduced in 2007 on the
helicopter destroyers. The fire-control function are omitted in the OPS-50 system, so they have only one set of antennas operating C-band.[3]
The Asahi-class destroyer features an FCS-3A radar that uses Gallium nitride technology to improve its performance.[4]
References
- ^ Makoto Yamazaki (October 2011). "Combat systems of modern Japanese destroyers". Ships of the World (748). Kaijin-sha: 98–107.
- ^ 19DD Akizuki Class Destroyers, Japan
- ^ Izumo-Class Helicopter Carrier DDH-183
- ^ "First JMSDF 25DD-class Asahi ASW Destroyer Started Sea Trials". Navy Recognition. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2019.