ATP-3-09-12 Field Artillery Counterfire and Weapons Locating Radar Operations Download
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Appendix I I-6 ATP 3-09.12 26 October 2021 of detection becomes low enough to be unsuitable for planning purposes. Nonetheless, objects may be detected beyond the maximum planning range. Conversely, objects within the planning ranges may not be detected. Planning ranges for the AN/TPQ-50 are 0.5 to 10km for mortars, artillery, and rockets (see figure I-5). Figure I-5. AN/TPQ-50 search sector and range Note. AN/TPQ-50 classifies each weapon as mortar, cannon, or rocket to include as light, medium, and heavy. AN/TPQ-50 VERTICAL SCAN I-22. The elevation coverage of the AN/TPQ-50 is 445 mils. This elevation coverage provides the required target tracking time to enable accurate weapon locations for projectiles between .5km and 10km.