AN/TPQ-50 LSTAR

SRC Inc.

United States

Lightweight Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar - multi-mission radar with C-UAS detection capability.

System Overview

What It Is

LSTAR is a multi-mission radar that provides units with counter-fire target acquisition while also offering air surveillance and UAS detection modes.

How It Works

The radar operates in L-band and uses electronic beam steering for rapid target acquisition. Software modes allow optimization for different mission sets.

Primary Capability

Multi-mission radar providing counter-fire target acquisition, air surveillance, and UAS detection capabilities.

Overview

LSTAR provides units with organic radar capability that can address multiple threat types including UAS.

Technical Specifications

L-band frequency operation
Counter-fire and air surveillance modes
UAS detection capability
Lightweight and portable
Rapid deployment

Range

Detection Range

20+ km for air targets

Compatible Platforms

Ground

Vehicle

Deployed By

US Army

US Marine Corps

Key Features

Multi-mission capability
Light enough for sling-load transport
Quick setup time
Networked operation

Advantages

Versatile mission set
Combat proven
Excellent reliability

Limitations

Not optimized specifically for C-UAS
Limited against very small UAS

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KURFS

AN/TPQ-36