AN/TPS-59

The AN/TPS-59 is a completely developed in semiconductor technology 3D radar that can meet airspace reconnaissance and tactical Raketenleitaufgaben. It belongs to the working in the D- band " 117 " he radars family Lockheed Martin Ltd.

The radar is provided with a phased array antenna, which is configured as a monopulse antenna. Designed specifically for the defense of ballistic missiles to the TPS -59 are used in the modernization variant ( V) 3 in stock of anti-aircraft missile complexes. The radar is air transportable by C -130. The enormous range of 740 km, and the panoramic view of 360 ° overlap in the defense against ballistic missiles an area of 603 million square kilometers.

The AN/TPS-59 (V ) 3 is currently used in the United States Marine Corps and in Egypt. The different variants of the " 117 " he radar device family is distributed worldwide and a presence in Germany with the RRP 117.

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