AN/TPS-70

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AN/TPS-70
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Serbian Air Force AN/TPS-70 radar
Country of originUnited States
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
Introduced1986 (1986)
Type 3D phased array
Frequency2.9–3.0 GHz (10.34–9.99 cm) (S band)
PRF 250–275 PPS
Beamwidth 1.5°
Pulsewidth6.5 µs
RPM6 rpm
Range280 mi (450 km)
Altitude100,000 ft (30,000 m)
Height8.3 feet (2.54 m)
Width18 ft (5.5 m)
Power6.2 kW (8.3 hp) (average)
Related AN/TPS-43 (predecessor)
AN/TPS-78 (successor)

AN/TPS-70 is a mobile rotating S band phased array 3D radar produced by Westinghouse (Northrop Grumman). [1] It can track 500 targets, displaying target range, height, azimuth, identification friend or foe (IFF) information from an altitude of 0 to 100,000 feet (30,000 meters) to a maximum range of 240 nautical miles (440 kilometres). It is the successor of the AN/TPS-43. The TPS-70 tactical radar provides reliability, sensitivity, and accuracy, even in the face of jamming and high-clutter conditions. [2] It is being replaced by newer systems, but is still in service all around the world. [3]

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In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/TPS-70" designation represents the 70th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for ground transportable search radar system. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense electronic systems.

CategoryInformation
Length13 ft (4 m)
Width20 ft (6 m)
StatusIn service
Commissioned1986
Frequency2.9–3.0 GHz (10.34–9.99 cm)
Pulse-repetition frequency (PRF)250–275 PPS
Peak power3.5 MW
Average power6.2 kW
Range280 mi (450 km)
Antenna rotation6 rpm

Operators

References

  1. Pike, John (9 January 1999). "AN/TPS-70". FAS Military Analysis Network.
  2. Wolff, Christian. "AN/TPS-70". RadarTutorial.eu.
  3. 1 2 "Radar (AN/TPS-70)". CMANO-db.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 October 2021.
  4. "AN/TPS-70". Deagel.com. Retrieved 1 March 2022.

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