Q-53 is a vehicle mounted, high-performance radar capable of detecting, classifying, and tracking enemy indirect fire. It is a cost-effective alternative to many other systems, and it integrates with an Army command and control system. Lockheed Martin was selected by the Army in June to upgrade 19 Q53 radars.
AN/TPQ53 can be used as 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. Moreover, a recent switch to GaN will increase the radar's power and improve its long-range counterfire target acquisition. The system will be more reliable and cost-effective over its entire lifecycle.
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 provides a powerful weapon against enemy indirect firing with a 360-degree coverage and a 90° sector. It can accurately determine the impact point and source 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. The system can also track targets within a radius of 90 degrees. This system was originally developed to replace the U.S. Army medium ranging radars. It has higher performance, greater mobility, increased reliability and lower life-cycle cost. The crew size is also reduced.
The Q53 system can be mounted on a five-ton truck. It can be deployed quickly. The system is able to automatically level itself, and it can also be controlled remotely from a computer. It was originally developed to track and detect 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 is more cost-effective than those systems
The AN/TPQ53 radar is a counterfire target acquisition radar. Lockheed Martin developed it and renamed it from the EQ-36. 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 can be used to track targets in a full spectrum environment and with high fidelity.
It is integrated with an 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. It can be mounted on an Army FMTV truck of 5 tons and is compatible with the Army command and control system. In addition, a second tactical truck carries a backup power generator and two additional soldiers to operate the system. Lockheed Martin released software updates for its Q-53 radar system last week. 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 the Q-53 in Yuma (Arizona) proved its 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. The AN/TPQ53's performance in meeting Army requirements and supporting Army's Air Missile Defense mission are testaments to its success.