AN/TPS-59
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| AN/TPS-59 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Primary function | Air search radar |
| Mass | 20,000 kg |
| Height | m |
| Width | m |
| Depth | m |
| Time of service entry | 1980s |
| Maximum range | 400 km |
| Maximum detection altitude | 90,000 ft (27,000 m) |
The AN/TPS-59 is a phased array, 3-dimensional, transportable air search radar.
The radar uses electronical beam steering in elevation and mechanical steering in azimuth.
It is similar to the AN/FPS-117.
[edit] GE-592 radar
The Lockheed Martin GE-592 radar is a version of the US Marine Corps AN/TPS-59 which is very similar to the AN/FPS-117.
[edit] Users
The AN/TPS-59 is used by the United States Marine Corps, Egypt, and Bahrain. The United States Marine Corps currently uses AN/TPS-59 Version 3. It has seen action in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom.
The GE-592 is used by Taiwan.
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