Q-53 radar, a vehicle-mounted radar with high-performance capabilities, can track and detect indirect fire from enemy forces. It integrates with an Army command-and-control system and is therefore a more cost-effective option to other systems. Lockheed Martin, which was selected by the Army to replace 19 of its Q53 radars, was selected by them in June.
AN/TPQ 53 is a vehicle-mounted radar
The AN/TPQ-53 is primarily used for combat by the U.S. Army. It is one the most up-to-date vehicle-mounted radars, and its flexible architecture allows it adapt to evolving threats. The radar's current switch to GaN will improve its power and long-range counterfire target acquisition. This will improve the reliability of the system and reduce its lifecycle cost.
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 accurately identify the source and impact point of indirect enemy fires.
It can detect, classify, track, and determine the location of indirect fire from enemy forces
The AN/TPQ53 radar system can detect, classify and track 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. The system was created to replace aging medium-range radars of the U.S. Army. It offers increased performance, greater mobility, increased reliability, lower life-cycle costs, and decreased crew size.
The Q53 system mounts on a five ton truck and can be quickly deployed. The system is able to automatically level itself, and it can also be controlled remotely from a computer. It was originally used to track enemy fire and missiles. It was invaluable during the conflict in Ukraine, when the Russians used unmanned aerial systems (UAS), to aim rockets at artillery fire.
It's more economical than similar systems
The AN/TPQ-53 is a counterfire target acquisition radar. Lockheed Martin invented it. It was renamed from the EQ-36 on September 2011. The AN/TPQ-53 has enhanced mobility and performance, lower lifecycle costs, reduced crew size, and the ability to track targets across a wide spectrum of environments. It is compatible with IFPC and can track targets with high fidelity.
It integrates with the Army command and control system
The Q53 is an advanced electronic scanned radar capable of detecting and tracking indirect enemy fire. It can detect mortars, and rockets. The system can be integrated with an Army command-and-control system and deployed on an Army 5-ton FMTV vehicle. The system can also be operated by a second tactical vehicle that carries a backup generator, two soldiers and a second truck. Lockheed Martin last month announced software upgrades to the Q53 radar system. It demonstrated its ability track unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs), and transmit information to a command-and-control node. It is flexible and built to withstand long-range combat.
Recent demonstrations of the Q-53 in Yuma (Arizona) proved its versatility. The Q-53 connected with an Army command-and-control network and provided tracking data to the Coyote Block 2 counter-UAS destruct system. The AN/TPQ53's ability to exceed Army requirements and support the Army's Air Missile Defense mission is evident in its success.