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LW02

Country of Origin: Netherlands

The Dutch LW02 (lucht waarschuwing) is a long-range air search radar that entered service in the 1950s.

The large, double-curvature, truncated paraboloid antenna has an open frame held by a deep central spine and two deep lateral stiffeners. An underslung boom extends forward to position the fan-shaped feed horn in front of the reflector.

Initial operational capability (IOC) was reached in 1954. The LW02 is no longer in production or in service with the Royal Netherlands Navy....

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