AN / TPY-2

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An AN / TPY-2 radar system based in Japan

The AN / TPY-2 (also known as "Forward Based X-Band Radar - Transportable") is a ground-based radar for the detection and tracking of ballistic missiles . It is an essential part of the THAAD system's and is used by the US Corporation Raytheon manufactured.

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A TPY-2 during the trial phase

The AN / TPY-2 is based on Active Electronically Scanned Array technology. It was primarily designed for the detection of ballistic targets, but can also detect and track other flying objects such as airplanes or cruise missiles . The radar delivers precise orbit data, which is necessary for a successful interception maneuver of the THAAD guided missile. Furthermore, the TPY-2 creates a data link to the fired guided weapons, should be able to recognize dummies and confirm the destruction of the target. The entire radar complex can be relocated using C-17 Globemaster and C-130 Hercules transport machines so that it can be fully air-loaded . Most of the time, the TPY-2 is used in conjunction with the THAAD system, with stand- alone devices also being used as an early warning system in Israel , Japan and Turkey .

An AN / TPY-2 is being installed at the Pirinçlik military base in Turkey as part of the NATO missile protection shield.

Technical specifications

  • Antenna width: 9.2 m
  • Antenna area: 9.2 m²
  • Frequency range : 8-10 GHz (X-band)
  • Total energy requirement: 2.1 MW
    • Energy requirement for radar and signal processing: 1.1 MW
  • Number of transmitters: 25,334
  • Range: 1,000 km

References

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a25752/all-about-thaad-the-missile-killer-straining-us-south-korean-chinese-ties/
  2. ↑ http://thediplomat.com/2016/02/what-is-thaad-what-does-it-do-and-why-is-china-mad-about-it/
  3. ↑ Turkey May Remove US Radar if F-35s Not Delivered on Schedule. In: defense-aerospace.com. Defense Aerospace, November 19, 2017, accessed November 21, 2017 .
  4. ↑ a b A Sourcebook on an American Forward-Based Missile Defense Radar in the Caucasus (PDF; 2.9 MB) , p. 68
  5. ↑ a b Jane's

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