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Safety System
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In order to obtain “absolute safety” during firings, two Radar Systems have been installed at NAMFI.

  • The Air and Sea Surveillance Radar System 
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This is composed of five air and sea surveillance radars with mission to detect all aircrafts and ships closing NAMFI’s Range Area.

  • The Missile Tracking Radar System
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It is composed of two missile tracking radars. These radars automatically track missiles of mainly medium and maximum range (for example PATRIOT, HAWK). In case of an abnormal situation the Safety Officer can destroy the missile while in flight.

  • Missile Rewrdiny System
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NAMFI also has a NAMSA Telemetry Station which is used for the reliability evaluation of certain missiles. In addition, in NAMFI’s Range area a Telemetry Station is installed by US NAVY, which upon request provides telemetry services to missiles firings of the Navy (PENGUIN, EXOCET, SEA SPARROW)

 
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NATO Missile Firing Installation Akrotiri Chania - 73100 Greece Tel: +30 28210 26800 Fax: +30 28210 66055
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