CROSS OUT
CROSS OUT was introduced in 1958 and was observed to have physical characteristics similar to those of BIG MESH except that both reflectors were positioned horizontal, similar to that of STRIKE OUT. Apart from the use of BIG MESH type reflectors, it is identical to BAR LOCK, Frequently sited with STONE CASE.
With the introduction of CROSS OUT and BAR LOCK into the Soviet inventory of GCI radars, a height finder (HF) having greater range capability was required to capitalize on the higher performance of these two radars. STONE CAKE, a height finder, was designed to fulfill this role.
CROSS OUT was a modification of the BIG MESH radar. This modification consists of repositioning the slant antenna into the horizontal plane and mounting it on the van above and behind the original horizontal reflector. This modification is similar to that made to the TOKEN in producing the STRIKE OUT. The end box has been seen attached to the end of the lower reflector at some locations and at least once to the end of the upper reflector. No WITCH FOUR array had been reported attached to any CROSS OUT. Cross out radars had also been observed mounted on brick towers approximately 40 feet high.
| Frequency | As for BAR LOCK |
| P.R.F. | About 375 pps |
| P.W. | About 2.5 microseconds |
| Peak Power | 1 MW per beam (estimated) |
| A.R.R, | 6 and possibly 3 rptn |
| Pol, | Vertical |
| Range | 180 Km (98 nm) vs 1 sq.m target at 18,000 m (60,000 ft) alt (50% BSR) |
| Accuracy - Range | Approximately ±900 m. (0.5 nm) |
| Azimuth | ± 0.5° |
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