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AN/TPQ-39

Early Warning Radar
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Basic Information
Name
AN/TPQ-39
Designation
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Early Warning Radar
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
Description

The AN/TPQ-39 Digital Instrumentation Radar (DIR) is an early warning radar developed in 1972 as a universal range instrument. Operating in the C-band (IEEE designation) or G-band (NATO designation) at frequencies between 5400 and 5900 MHz, it was the first instrumentation radar to incorporate a digital computer for subsystem functions. This portable system, designed for flexibility, low cost, and moderate accuracy, utilizes a general-purpose digital computer to minimize hardware while maximizing reliability and flexibility. Key features include a 640 Hz pulse repetition frequency, a 1.5 µs pulsewidth, 259 kW peak power, an instrumented range of 233 km (126 NM), raster scan, automatic target acquisition, and automatic and manual bandwidth and coast control. It also uses G-band transponders to enhance tracking performance, and its transmitter employs a magnetron. Five AN/TPQ-39 radar sets were manufactured between 1972 and 1977.

Ground Specifications
Range 233.4 km
Technical Characteristics
frequency 5 400 … 5 900 MHz (C band)
pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 640 Hz
pulsewidth (τ) 1.5 µs
peak power 259 kW
instrumented range 126 NM (≙ 233 km)
Details
Category Air Defense Radars
Land > Radars > Air Defense Radars
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
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