AN / TPS-59 is a mobile 3-coordinate radar designed to detect and track ballistic and aerodynamic targets of various classes.
| AN / TPS-59 | |
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| Appointment | mobile three - coordinate radar |
| State affiliation |  USA |
| Developer | Lockheed martin |
| Start of operation | 1980 |
| Units produced | 12 (3rd modification) |
| Unit cost | $ 50 million US dollars |
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Description
AN / TPS-59 was developed by the American company Lockheed Martin .
The main feature of this radar is the use of the PAR antenna.
Tactical Specifications
- Frequency Range 1.0 - 2.0 GHz ( L-band )
- Detection Range 7 - 740 km (400 miles) (AN / TPS-59 (V) 3)
- Detection Altitude 152,400 m (500,000 ft) (AN / TPS-59 (V) 3)
Modifications
Lockheed Martin GE-592 radar modification developed for the US Marine Corps.
Combat use
Two radars of this type were deployed during Desert Shield operations Enduring Freedom .
Armed in the countries
- USA - US Marine Corps 12
- Egypt - 5
- The Republic of Korea
GE-592
- Belgium - 1
- Republic of China - 1
See also
- AN / FPS-117
- U.S. military electronic systems list
- List of radars