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AN/TPQ-30 (CWAR “HAWK”)

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
CWAR
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Figure 1: Continuous Wave Acquisition Radar (CWAR)

Specifications
frequency: J-band
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power:
average power: 400 W
instrumented range: 70 km
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 20 rpm
MTBCF:
MTTR:

AN/TPQ-30 (CWAR “HAWK”)

To detect targets, the Hawk system uses two acquisition radars. One of these, the Continuous-Wave Acquisition Radar (CWAR), covers the low-altitude zone, the primary zone of consideration for Hawk. This radar utilizes the doppler effect to detect low-flying targets. It operates in J-band with a power of 400 Watts and covers a range up to 70 km. The CWAR turns synchronuous with the PAR.