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An AN/TPS-75 radar antenna packed on a 5-ton

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. It can also be transported by planes such as the C-130 Hercules or bigger. The AN/TPS-75 is the primary transportable air control and warning (AC&W) radar used by the United States Air Force. It weighs about 8400 pounds.

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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