The AN/TPS-44 is a transportable 2-dimensional air search

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produced in the

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originally by Cardion Electronics. The main components of the system are a shelter (where the crew operates it) and the foldable antenna. These components are the two loads into which the system can be broken down, and packed into two M35 trucks for road transport, or airlifted via helicopter or cargo plane. In accordance with the

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(JETDS), the "''AN/TPS-44''" designation represents the 44th design of an Army-Navy

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for ground transportable search radar system. The JETDS system also now is used to name all

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electronic systems.

Operational history

The AN/TPS-44 completed development in the early 1960s and entered US Air Force service in the late 1960s during the

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. It is still in service with the United States and other countries, including Argentina.

Users

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- In the early 1980s six sets were purchased, one was lost in the Falklands War.''Medio siglo de gastos para la Defensa y la Seguridad en Argentina (1976-2006)- 2da. Parte'' Centro de Estudios Nueva Mayoría (2007)
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Specifications

* Weight (including shelter): * Frequency range: 1.25 to 1.35 GHz (L-Band) *

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: 267 to 800 Hz * Pulse width: 1.4 to 4.2 microseconds * Peak power: 1.0 MW * Average power: 1.12 KW * Beam width (horizontal): 1.1 degrees * Beam width (vertical): 3.8 degrees * Antenna rotation rate: 0 to 15 rpm * Maximum display range: * Antenna characteristics:

References

Notes

Sources

radartutorial.eu - Register of historical and current radar sets – AN/TPS-44 entry
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External links

National Museum of the United States Air Force - AN/TPS-44A Radar Set

National Museum of the United States Air Force - AN/TPS-44A Radar Set - USAF Photo

Command: Modern Operations / Modern Air Naval Operations - AN/TPS-44 ALERT Mk II

WayMarking.com - AN/TPS-44 Tactical Portable Radar - Jefferson Barracks - Lemay, MO

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