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AN/TPS-703

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: AN/TPS-703

Figure 1: AN/TPS-703

Specifications
frequency: S band
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power:
average power:
instrumented range: 80 NM (≙ 148 km)
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation:
MTBCF: 2 000 hrs
MTTR:

AN/TPS-703

AN/TPS-703 is operating in the S band (IEEE designation) or in the E/F band (NATO designation) solid-state tactical mobile midrange 3D air search radar. It’s a slimmed down version of the AN/TPS-78 radar system, and a predecessor of the G/ATOR radar. The radar utilizes digital beamforming, i.e., a simultaneous stacked beam technology that provides full-time, full-volume coverage of all targets. It can detect high-speed, high-altitude targets while simultaneously detecting low-altitude targets in heavy ground and sea clutter. All electronics including the transmitter are packaged in a single 14-foot (4.3 m) ISO shelter.