 Intended primarily for remote operation as part of an integrated air defence network, Giraffe 8A can also be operated locally.It has an instrumented range of 470 km and an altitude capability of more than 40,000m, bringing true long-range air defence capability to the Saab radar family for the first time.Giraffe 8A produces 15 stacked beams to provide elevation coverage from ground level to more than 65°.