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A400 Series Radar vs ReDrone Portable (PDS/PJS)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence.
Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
A400 Series Radar
by Blighter Surveillance Systems
Solid-state Ku-band air security radar detecting drones from nano-quadcopter to fixed-wing at ranges up to 20 km with sub-second spotlighting.
Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
ReDrone Portable (PDS/PJS)
by Elbit Systems
Man-portable drone detection and jamming unit weighing under 10 kg, creating a 1 km-diameter safe zone for individual operators and tactical teams.
| Cost of ownership | A400 Series Radar | ReDrone Portable (PDS/PJS) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | A400 Series Radar | ReDrone Portable (PDS/PJS) |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency band | Ku (15.7–17.2 GHz) | — |
| Transmitter power | 4 W | — |
| Instrumented range (min) | <10 m | — |
| Instrumented range (max) | 20 km | — |
| Detection: nano-quadcopter (RCS 0.01 m²) | 2.73 km | — |
| Detection: medium drone (RCS 1.0 m²) | 8.66 km | — |
| Drone Spotlighting scan time (90°) | 0.25 s | — |
| Standard scan time (90°) | 1.0 s | — |
| Max targets per scan | 700 | — |
| False alarm rate | <1 per day | — |
| Min detectable radial velocity | 0.37 km/h | — |
| Power consumption | 100 W | — |
| Input voltage | 12–28 V DC | — |
| Main unit weight | ~25 kg | — |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 666 × 503 × 128 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP66 | — |
| Operating temperature | −32 to +60 °C | — |
| MTBF | >65,000 h | — |
| Data interface | 10/100 Ethernet + RS-232/RS-422 | — |
| Coverage options | 90°, 180°, 360° | — |
| PDS Receiving Frequency | — | 400 MHz – 6,000 MHz |
| PDS Azimuth Coverage | — | 360° |
| PDS Detection Range | — | Up to 1,000 m LoS, SIR ≥ 10 dB |
| PDS Weight (with 2 batteries) | — | 3.1 kg |
| PDS Dimensions (H × D × W) | — | 31 × 6.5 × 10 cm |
| PDS Battery Duration | — | Up to 4 hrs (hot-swappable) |
| PDJS Jamming Frequency | — | 400 MHz – 6,000 MHz (band-selectable) |
| PDJS Detection Range | — | Up to 1,000 m 2:1 ratio, omni antenna |
| PDJS Transmission Power | — | Up to 10 W per band (400/900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, GNSS) |
| PDJS Weight | — | Up to 10 kg |
| PDJS Dimensions (H × D × W) | — | 33 × 10 × 28 cm |
| PDJS Battery Duration | — | Up to 7.5 hrs (10% continuous jamming) |
| Alerts | — | Visual, vibration, and audible |
| Mobile Platform | — | ATV / AFV mountable |
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