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PSTAR

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: PSTAR

Figure 1: PSTAR

Specifications
frequency: 1.22 … 1.46 GHz
(L-band)
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power: 1 kW
average power: 50 W
instrumented range: 20 km
range resolution:
elevation coverage:
accuracy: ±200 m; 2°
beamwidth:
antenna rotation: 10 or 20 rpm
hits per scan:
MTBCF: 1 000 hrs
MTTR: 15 min
PSTAR

PSTAR or P-STAR (Portable Search and Target Acquisition Radar) is a portable battlefield radar operating in L-band, which was originally developed for the U.S. Army and known as the Light/Special Division Interim Sensor (LSDIS) or AN/PPQ-2. It is man-portable and can be mounted on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV).

The PSTAR is a compact, light weight radar that provides early warning/alerting and directional orientation to aid air defense weapon system gunners in acquiring and engaging hostile aircraft. It utilizes a rotating, planar, phased-array type antenna and a sunlight readable and remotable up to 100 m LCD-display.

Lockheed Martin offers an updated version named PSTAR-ER (Extended Range) with enhanced maximum range up to 35 km.