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AN/TPS-1

Country of Origin: USA

description

The AN/TPS-1 is a ground-based, transportable air search radar similar to the AN/FPS-36 fixed-station air search radar.

status

Developed by Bell Telephone laboratories during World War II and used extensively in the South Pacific (Bell developed the A-C variants). No longer in service or production.

builders


 Design:
 Bell Telephone, USA (A-C variants)



 Manufacturer:
 Western Electric, USA

characteristics

 BAND
                    D (1-20 GHz)

 RANGE
                    160 nm (184 mi; 296 km)

variants

AN/TPS-1B...

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