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The '''AN/TPS-75''' is a transportable 3-dimensional air search ] produced in the United States. It was originally designated the TPS-43E2. The entire system can be broken down and packed onto two ] for ] and mobile air control. It can also be transported by planes such as the ] or bigger. The AN/TPS-75 is the primary transportable air combat and weaponry (AC&W) radar used by the ]. The TPS-75 is capable of transmitting 5-GigaWatts of power. The '''AN/TPS-75''' is a transportable 3-dimensional air search ] produced in the United States. It was originally designated the TPS-43E2. The entire system can be broken down and packed onto two ] for ] and mobile air control. It can also be transported by planes such as the ] or bigger. The AN/TPS-75 is the primary transportable air combat and weaponry (AC&W) radar used by the ]. The TPS-75 is capable of transmitting 5-GigaWatts of power.
The AN/TPS-75 can also be tilted back to see into the atmosphere assisting in detection of long range ballistic missiles.


==Specifications== ==Specifications==

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The AN/TPS-75 is a transportable 3-dimensional air search radar produced in the United States. It was originally designated the TPS-43E2. The entire system can be broken down and packed onto two M939 trucks for road transport and mobile air control. It can also be transported by planes such as the C-130 Hercules or bigger. The AN/TPS-75 is the primary transportable air combat and weaponry (AC&W) radar used by the United States Air Force. The TPS-75 is capable of transmitting 5-GigaWatts of power. The AN/TPS-75 can also be tilted back to see into the atmosphere assisting in detection of long range ballistic missiles.

Specifications

  • Frequency Range 2.9 - 3.1 GHz (S-Band)
  • Peak Power 2.8GW nominal
  • Pulse Width 6.8μs
  • Range 240nmi

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