AN/TPS-70

AN/TPS-70
Serbian Air Force AN/TPS-70 radar
Country of origin United States
ManufacturerNorthrop Grumman
Introduced1986; 40 years ago (1986)
Type3D phased array
Frequency2.9–3.0 GHz
(10.34–9.99 cm)[1]
(S band)
PRF250–275 pps[1]
Beamwidth1.5º
Pulsewidth6.5 μs
RPM6 rpm
Range280 mi (450 km)
Altitude100,000 ft (30,000 m)
Height8.3 feet (2.54 m)
Width18 ft (5.5 m)
Power
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AN/TPS-70 is a mobile rotating S-band phased array 3D radar produced by Westinghouse (Northrop Grumman).[2] It can track 500 targets, displaying target range, height, azimuth, identification friend or foe (IFF) information from an altitude of 0 to 100,000 feet (30,000 meters) to a maximum range of 240 nautical miles (440 kilometres).[1] It is the successor of the AN/TPS-43. The TPS-70 tactical radar provides reliability, sensitivity, and accuracy, even in the face of jamming and high-clutter conditions.[1] It is being replaced by newer systems, but is still in service all around the world.[3]

In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/TPS-70" designation represents the 70th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for ground transportable search radar system. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense electronic systems.

Operators

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Wolff, Christian. "AN/TPS-70". RadarTutorial.eu.
  2. ^ Pike, John (9 January 1999). "AN/TPS-70". FAS Military Analysis Network.
  3. ^ a b "Radar (AN/TPS-70)". CMANO-db.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 October 2021.
  4. ^ "AN/TPS-70". Deagel.com. Retrieved 1 March 2022.

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