The Q-53 radar is a vehicle-mounted, high-performance radar that can detect, classify, and track enemy indirect fire. 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/TPQ53 is a vehicle mounted radar
The AN/TPQ-53 is primarily used by the U.S. Army in combat. It is one of the best vehicle-mounted radars available, and the flexible architecture allows it to adapt to changing threats. A recent GaN switch will boost the radar's power, and allow for better long-range acquisition of counterfire targets. The switch will improve reliability and lower the cost of its lifecycle.
The AN/TPQ53 radar is a mobile counterfire target acquisition radar. It can detect hostile indirect fires within a clutter environment and identify friendly gunnery. It can cover a large area of 360 degrees and has a 90 degree sector. This makes it an effective weapon against enemy indirect fire. It can pinpoint the source and point of indirect enemy fires.
It detects, classes, tracks, and determines where enemy indirect fire is located
The AN/TPQ53 radar systems is used to track, detect, classify, and track the location of indirect fire from enemy forces. The system is capable of detecting and classifying enemy indirect fire from 360 degrees. It can also locate targets within a 90-degree range. The system was created to replace aging medium-range radars of the U.S. Army. It delivers higher performance, increased mobility, improved reliability, reduced life-cycle costs, and smaller crew sizes.
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. The system proved invaluable in the Ukraine conflict when the Russians were using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to aim rockets and artillery fire.
It is cost-effective compared to those systems
The AN/TPQ53 radar is a counterfire target acquisition radar. Lockheed Martin invented it. It was renamed from the EQ-36 on September 2011. 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 Q53 is an advanced electronic-scanned array radar, capable of detecting indirect enemy firing. It can detect mortars, and rockets. The system integrates with an Army command system and can be deployed on an Army 5-ton FMTV van. The system can also be operated by a second tactical vehicle that carries a backup generator, two soldiers and a second truck. Lockheed Martin announced new software upgrades for the Q-53 radar system last month. It also demonstrated its capability to track unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), and send information to a command & control node. The system can be used in long-range battles and is flexible.
Recent demonstrations of Q-53 systems in Yuma, Arizona have demonstrated their versatility. The Q-53 was integrated with an Army command-and-control system and provided tracking data for a Coyote Block 2 anti-UAS defeat 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.