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AN/FPQ-11

Early Warning Radar
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Basic Information
Name
AN/FPQ-11
Designation
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Early Warning Radar
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
Description

The AN/FPQ-11 was a prototype S-band (2,700–2,900 MHz) target tracking and instrumentation radar, developed from the AN/MPS-19, designed for meteorological use. It tracked the trajectories of meteorological rockets in preparation for launching interplanetary spacecraft, with an instrumented range of 1,828 km. The system featured a 4.27-meter parabolic antenna with a 1.8° beamwidth and conical scan, requiring precise turntable positioning with an accuracy of ±0.15 milliradians. It utilized new parametric receivers with a maximum sensitivity of −115 dBm, displaying echo signals and transponder responses on three 12.7-centimeter A-Scopes.

Ground Specifications
Range 1828.0 km
Technical Characteristics
frequency 2 700 … 2 900 MHz (S band)
pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 410, 512, 585 Hz
pulsewidth (τ) 0;25 or 0,8 µs
peak power 550 … 850 kW
instrumented range 1 828 km
beamwidth 1,8°
Details
Category Air Defense Radars
Land > Radars > Air Defense Radars
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
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