R5027 30U/12S CAT 1 S-Band Radar vs FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
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The Simrad R5027 30U/12S CAT 1 S-Band Radar 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. Key difference: IMO Category — R5027 30U/12S CAT 1 S-Band Radar is CAT 1 vs FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3) at 2/3.
R5027 30U/12S CAT 1 S-Band Radar
FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
Specification comparison
Specification
R5027 30U/12S CAT 1 S-Band Radar
FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
Transmit Power
Frequency Band
Antenna Size
Display Size
Display Resolution
IMO Category
Tracked Targets Displayed
Background Target Tracking
Maximum Cable Run
Part Number
Frequency
Output Power
Transmitter Type
Range
Display Options
Antenna Options
Antenna Weight (6.5 ft)
Network
Power Supply
Certification comparison
Certification
R5027 30U/12S CAT 1 S-Band Radar
FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
MED
✓ ✓
SOLAS
✓ ✓
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Data sources
R5027 30U/12S CAT 1 S-Band Radar
Data from navico-commercial.com ·
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FAR-1518 X-Band Marine Radar (12 kW, Cat.2/3)
Data from furuno.com ·
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