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AN/TPS-78

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: AN/TPS-78 antenna

Figure 1: AN/TPS-78 antenna

Specifications
frequency: 2 800 … 3 100 MHz
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power:
average power:
instrumented range: 240 NM (445 km)
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 10 r.p.m.
MTBCF: > 3 000 h
MTTR: < 0.5 h

AN/TPS-78

AN/TPS-78 is a long-range S band (IEEE designation) or in the E/F band (NATO designation) air surveillance radar designed for detection of high-speed and high-altitude targets in challenging environmental conditions.

The AN/TPS-78 phased array antenna is 2.5 meters high and 5.5 meters wide. It uses a stacked beam architecture and digital beam forming. to provide superior full-time, full-volume coverage of all targets at any azimuth position. The AN/TPS-78 cancel clutter from heavy ground returns, and rain/chaff through the use of Moving Target Indicator (MTI) and Moving Target Detection (MTD) processing.

All AN/TPS-78 electronics including the transmitter are packaged in a single 14-foot (4.3 m) ISO shelter which accompanies the antenna. The complete system can be transported in a single standard C-130 aircraft. AN/TPS-78 is in use with the U.S. Air Force and a variety of customers worldwide.

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