AN/TPS-70 is a mobile rotating S-band phased array 3D radar produced by Westinghouse (Northrop Grumman). It can track 500 targets, displaying target range, height, azimuth, identification friend or foe (IFF) information from an altitude of 0 to to a maximum range of . It is the successor of the AN/TPS-43. The TPS-70 tactical radar provides reliability, sensitivity, and accuracy, even in the face of jamming and high-clutter conditions. It is being replaced by newer systems, but is still in service all around the world.
In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/TPS-70" designation represents the 70th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for ground transportable search radar system. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense electronic systems.
Operators
United States United Arab Emirates Serbia Switzerland : TAFLIR Australia Canada Colombia Germany Greece Iran Israel Jordan Mexico Morocco Pakistan South Korea Spain Thailand
References
See also
List of radars List of military electronics of the United States