STRIKE OUT
The STRIKE OUT radar was the third radar of the TOKEN derivative family and was first observed in 1957. It is believed that the STRIKE OUT is a modification of the TOKEN. These visible modifications are, both sails of the STRIKE OUT are identical to those of the TOKEN except for the two reflectors being in a horizontal position and the vertical attachment (end box) fitted to one end of the lower reflector.
The ECCM capabilities proved to be quite similar to those of TOKEN while STRIKE OUT had the two large antenna reflectors positioned horizontally. Since STRIKE OUT had no height finding capabilities, it was used with a separate height finder for GCI purposes. For example, this radar, when used in conjunction with the conventional single dish ROCK CAKE radar, provided a better GCI capability than was provided by TOKEN. This grouping had limited ECCM capabilities as the high side lobes reduced its effectiveness to operate in an ECCM environment.
The STRIKE OUT Soviet mobile EW radar appeared to be an adapation of the TOKEN. It can provide the high altitude EW coverage which the TOKEN lacked. The STRIKE OUT is used in conjunction with the ROCK CAKE since it lacked height determining capability. It had five beams operating in the S band - three beams on the lower antenna and two on the upper antenna. This radar is distinguished by its two horizontal reflectors which are identical in size and structure to the TOKEN reflectors. Frequently a vertical attachment fitted to one end of the lower reflector, nicknamed END BOX box, has been observed on the STRIKE OUT.
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