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AN/TPQ-50

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: AN/TPQ-50

Figure 1: AN/TPQ-50

Specifications
frequency: 1 250 … 1 350 MHz
(L-Band)
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power:
average power:
instrumented range: 15 km
range resolution:
accuracy: 50 m
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation:
MTBCF:
MTTR:

AN/TPQ-50

AN/TPQ-50 is operating in the L-Band lightweight counter-fire radar capable of detecting and tracking rockets, mortars and artillery shells. The radar is a further development of the AN/TPQ-48. The AN/TPQ-50 is mountable on towers, tripods or light vehicles such as the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The elevation coverage is 0 … 30°.

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Picture gallery of AN/TPQ-50

Figure 2: AN/TPQ-50 on tripod