Lockheed Martin has successfully delivered the first TPY-4 radar system developed for the US Air Force. This radar is the first of a series of radars to be fielded under the US Air Force’s 3DELRR (Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar) program. The delivered radar has successfully completed early-stage testing and has begun testing for the military.
“The successful completion of early-stage testing and delivery of the first TPY-4 radar demonstrates our commitment to delivering advanced systems to meet the evolving needs of the U.S. Air Force,” said Rick Cordaro, Lockheed Martin vice president of Radar and Sensor Systems.
TPY-4 Radar System: Innovative Technology and Mobility
The TPY-4 radar system has a completely digital structure and includes a software-defined sensor architecture in each transmitter/receiver element. This feature enables the radar to adapt to rapidly changing threats and missions. Capable of detecting new generation threats and small and hard-to-detect targets with high precision, the TPY-4 can perform effective target detection even in electronic jamming environments.
The system can be transported by different transport platforms such as C-130, C-17 aircraft, trucks, trains and helicopters. This allows the use of both fixed-deployment and mobile variants of the radar. The radar rotates at 6 rpm, has a range of 550 km and a detection altitude of 30 km.
Global Air Defense Capability
Lockheed Martin has a significant position in the world in the field of radar and defense technologies. The company's radar systems stand out with their high mobility, all-weather capability and wide geographical distribution. Today, Lockheed Martin's radar systems are used by more than 6 countries on 45 continents.
This delivery not only represents a significant step forward for Lockheed Martin in meeting the U.S. Air Force’s future radar needs, but also solidifies the company’s position as a leader in the evolution of air defense systems worldwide.
