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AN/TPX-26

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: AN/TPX-26

Figure 1: AN/TPX-26

Specifications
frequency: 1 080 … 1 130 MHz
(L-Band)
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power: 1 500 W
average power:
instrumented range: 165 NM (≙ 300 km)
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation:
MTBCF:
MTTR:

AN/TPX-26

AN/TPX-26 (IFF Mark X with SIF) is operating in the L-Band friend/enemy interrogator associated with the acquisition radar AN/TPS-1. It is integrated into the HAWK air defense missile system.

The secondary radar system uses the antenna of the primary radar (see Fig. 2). The system was developed in 1958.

Picture gallery of AN/TPX-26

Figure 2: Feed line to the IFF antenna inside the horn radiator of the AN/TPS-1G.