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Sir can you explain these limitations of SR2410C as if it such limitations are there then it should not be slected for Type54 AP. Further you have stated it as AESA meanwhile at many sites it is mentioned as PESA radar.SMART-s is a low end 3D radar with 16 antenna composed of travelling wave tube, in which 12 independent elevation beams are produced, after which DFFT processing and automatic tracking is carried out.
https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/07.naval/karte007.en.html
While SR2410C is an AESA radar composed of TR units, 2 generation ahead of SMART-S
According to the CSOC brochure, the radar can track up to 150 targets per rotation. Limitations include air targets over Mach 3 and at ranges of more than 150km. The radar has a fire control capability to track missiles, but only at a maximum range of 60km. It is also capable of tracking moving ground vehicles and surface ships. It is capable to complete the task of identifying friend and foes.
Italian defense chief was in Pakistan and held discussions with PN. Could CAMM or CAMM-ER have come up? Personally i think CAMM is the most ideal for PN. If they can get it, i would put the F-22P through a genesis upgrade of sorts with SMART S mk2 and get an 8-12 cell sylver A50 and quad pack CAMM into that and Jinnah class. That would give 64 missiles of 60km range for Jinnah and 32-48 for F-22P. BOTH would then exceed the amti-air capability of the Type 054A.
Sir cost shall be a factor further the HQ16B is stated as more capable and has reported range of 70 KM+. As cost has remained an important factor through out defense deals history of Pakistan.