Q-53 radar, a vehicle-mounted radar with high-performance capabilities, can track and detect indirect fire from enemy forces. It is a cost-effective alternative to many other systems, and it integrates with an Army command and control system. Lockheed Martin, which was selected by the Army to replace 19 of its Q53 radars, was selected by them in June.
AN/TPQ53 is a vehicle mounted radar
The AN/TPQ-53 is primarily used for combat by the U.S. Army. It is the most advanced vehicle-mounted radio system on the market. And its flexible architecture is able to adapt to evolving threats. A recent GaN switch will boost the radar's power, and allow for better long-range acquisition of counterfire targets. This move will increase the system's reliability and decrease its lifecycle costs.
The AN/TPQ53 is a highly mobile counterfire radar for target acquisition. It can precisely detect hostile indirect firings in a cluttered environment and identify friendly artillery. It has a 360-degree coverage area and a 90-degree sector, making it a powerful weapon against enemy indirect fire. It can also pinpoint the source, and even the point of impact of indirect enemy flames.
It can detect, classify, track, and determine the location of indirect fire from enemy forces
The AN/TPQ53 radar is designed to locate, classify, track and determine the location enemy indirect fire. It is capable of classifying and detecting enemy indirect fire at 360 degrees. It can also track targets up to 90 degrees. It was designed to replace the U.S. Army medium distance radars. It has higher performance, greater mobility, increased reliability and lower life-cycle cost. The crew size is also reduced.
The Q53 system is easily deployed and mounted on a 5-ton truck. It can automatically level by itself and can remotely be operated via a laptop. It was originally designed to track and detect incoming missiles as well indirect enemy fire. This system proved to be invaluable during the Ukraine conflict. At the time, Russia was using unmanned air systems (UAS), in order to aim rockets or artillery fire.
It is more cost-effective than those systems
The AN/TPQ53 is a counterfire target acquisition radio. Lockheed Martin designed it, and renamed the EQ-36 to reflect its September 2011 release. The AN/TPQ-53 provides enhanced performance and mobility as well as lower lifecycle and crew costs. It can track targets with high fidelity, and it is IFPC compatible.
It integrates with the Army command and control system
The Q-53 is an advanced electronically scanned array radar that is capable of tracking and detecting indirect enemy fire. It can detect both mortars and rockets. The system integrates with an Army command system and can be deployed on an Army 5-ton FMTV van. A second tactical truck transports a backup generator and two additional soldiers, which allows the system to be operated from a second truck. Lockheed Martin released software updates for its Q-53 radar system last week. It demonstrated its ability track unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs), and transmit information to a command-and-control node. The system is versatile and designed to withstand long range battles.
The versatility of the Q-53 system was demonstrated in Yuma, Arizona. The Q-53 connected with an Army command-and-control network and provided tracking data to the Coyote Block 2 counter-UAS destruct system. Its success is a testament to the AN/TPQ-53's effectiveness in exceeding Army requirements and supporting the Army's Air Missile Defense mission.