OVERVIEW: The AN/TPS-44 is a ground-based, transportable 2-D air search radar that operates in the "D" Band (IEEE "L" band).   

DETAILS: The AN/TPS-44 is a lightweight, solid-state, transportable D-band air surveillance radar. It
was designed for use anywhere in the world as the sensor for the forward air control post of the US 407L Tactical Air Control System and is a component of the Forward Air Control Post (FACP). In FACP operation, the AN/TPS-44A works in conjunction with an operations central, a communications set, and a troposcatter radio set. The search radar includes position and range indicator displays, anti-jamming features, and other systems to provide extra clarity and long-range target detection capability. The radar set also contains Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment for aircraft identification. Solid-state circuitry provides increased system reliability and reduces maintenance down-time.

Specifications:

Frequency: 		 1.25-1.351 GHz (E/F Band)
Power output: 		 1.0 MW(peak); 1.12 MW (average) 
PRF:			 800, 533, 400 Hz	
Range Resolution:	  	1 ° azimuth ;  0.9 km (range), 					
On/Off time:		unknown
Deploy/Stow Time		40 minutes/?? minutes
 
Detection Range:		275nm

  
NOTES:  IOC 1968 (approx); early 1980's (Argentine) The entire system can be transported by two trucks or via helicopter.

SOURCES: "AN/TPS-44 - Radartutorial." Grundlagen Der Radartechnik. Accessed November 16, 2022. https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/11.ancient/karte021.en.html.; "AN/TPS-44." Military Analysis Network. Accessed November 16, 2022. https://man.fas.org/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/an-tps-44.htm. ;"Radar_descptn_3." Accessed November 16, 2022. https://www.mobileradar.org/radar_descptn_3.html. ; Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems, "AN/TPS-44 tactical radar 9Alert Mk II A/O"," 10 November 2000;
