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AN/MPQ-53

Introduced in 1977, the AN/MPQ-53 phased array radar carries out search, target detection, track and identification.

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Introduced in 1977 and part of the most sophisticated air defense system in the world, the AN/MPQ-53 phased array radar carries out search, target detection, track and identification, missile tracking and guidance and electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) functions for the MIM-104 Patriot long range theater air defense system. The radar is mounted on a trailer and is automatically controlled by the digital weapons control computer in the Engagement Control Station (AN/MSQ-104), via a cable link. The radar system has a range of up to 100 km, capacity to track up to 100 targets and can provide missile guidance data for up to nine missiles.

The AN/MSQ-104 Engagement Control Station is the only manned station in a Patriot Fire Unit. The Control Station communicates with the M901 Launching Stations, other Patriot batteries and the higher command headquarters.