K-Bridge S-Band Radar Sensor (30 kW) vs FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)

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The Kongsberg Maritime K-Bridge S-Band Radar Sensor (30 kW) and Furuno Electric (Navigation) FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3) are both radar systems products certified to MED and SOLAS.

K-Bridge S-Band Radar Sensor (30 kW)
FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)

Specification comparison

Specification K-Bridge S-Band Radar Sensor (30 kW) FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
Frequency Band S-band (3 GHz)
Peak Power 30 kW
Antenna Length 12 (3.7) ft (m)
Antenna Type Slotted waveguide
Performance Monitor Built-in (IMO SOLAS required)
Frequency 9410 ±30 MHz
Output Power 12 kW
Transmitter Type Magnetron
Range 96 NM
Display Options 19-inch MU-190 (Cat.2), 15-inch MU-152HD/MU-152 (Cat.3)
IMO Category 2/3
Antenna Options 4 ft / 6.5 ft open array
Antenna Weight (6.5 ft) 39 kg
Network 100 Base-TX Ethernet
Power Supply 100-115 / 220-230 VAC

Certification comparison

Certification K-Bridge S-Band Radar Sensor (30 kW) FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓

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Data sources

K-Bridge S-Band Radar Sensor (30 kW)
Data from kongsberg.com ·
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FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
Data from furuno.com ·
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