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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. Although the antenna is a radically new design from the TPS-43, the radar van itself, which houses the transmitter, reveiver processors, and displays is very similar to the TPS-75. The entire system can be broken down and packed onto two ] for ] and mobile air transport by planes such as the ] or bigger. The AN/TPS-75 is the primary transportable AEROSPACE CONTROL AND WARNING (AC&W) radar used by the ]. The TPS-75 is capable of transmitting 5-Megawatts of power. (Although 5-Megawatts is almost never achieved; realistically it is approx 2.8 Megawatts) The '''AN/TPS-75''' is a transportable 3-dimensional air search ] produced in the United States. It was originally designated the TPS-43E2. Although the antenna is a radically new design from the TPS-43, the radar van itself, which houses the transmitter, reveiver processors, and displays is very similar to the TPS-75. The entire system can be broken down and packed onto two ] for ] and mobile air transport by planes such as the ] or bigger. The AN/TPS-75 is the primary transportable Aerospace Control And Warning (AC&W) radar used by the ]. The TPS-75 is capable of transmitting 5-Megawatts of power. (Although 5-Megawatts is almost never achieved; realistically it is approx 2.8 Megawatts)
There are many add-ons for the TPS-75. One of which allows the AN/TPS-75 to be tilted back to see into the atmosphere assisting in detection of long range ballistic missiles. There are many add-ons for the TPS-75. One of which allows the AN/TPS-75 to be tilted back to see into the atmosphere assisting in detection of long range ballistic missiles.


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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. Although the antenna is a radically new design from the TPS-43, the radar van itself, which houses the transmitter, reveiver processors, and displays is very similar to the TPS-75. The entire system can be broken down and packed onto two M939 trucks for road transport and mobile air transport by planes such as the C-130 Hercules or bigger. The AN/TPS-75 is the primary transportable Aerospace Control And Warning (AC&W) radar used by the United States Air Force. The TPS-75 is capable of transmitting 5-Megawatts of power. (Although 5-Megawatts is almost never achieved; realistically it is approx 2.8 Megawatts) There are many add-ons for the TPS-75. One of which allows the AN/TPS-75 to 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 2.8MW nominal
  • Pulse Width 6.8μs
  • Range 240nmi

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