Friday, November 21, 2008

AN/TPY-2

Total Production: 5

Unitary Cost: USD$212 million

Also Known As
THAAD-radar

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Raytheon

Applications
THAAD

Description: The THAAD (Theater High-Altitude Area Defense) radar system is a long range, X-band, phased array, solid-state radar. It supports the THAAD air defense system providing long range detection of incoming theater ballistic missiles. The THAAD system seeks to engage ballistic missiles at ranges of 200 km horizontally and 150 km vertically.

Specifications
Performance: Max Range 250 km (135 nm)

AN/TPY-2 - Contracts, Orders & Sales
Friday, February 09, 2007 Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract worth $212 million for one AN/TPY-2 radar system to serve as a key player for the Ballistic Missile Defense System. The contract awarded to Raytheon February 9, 2007, encompasses manufacturing, delivery and integration support for the AN/TPY-2 radar.
Items: 1

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 Missile Defense Agency (MDA) production contract for two THAAD ballistic missile defense systems awarded to Lockheed Martin in late 2006/early 2007. The two THAAD weapon systems also include 48 interceptors, six missile launchers, and two fire control and communications units. The contract was valued at $619 million and fielding starting in in fiscal year 2009.
Items: 2

News
Raytheon Awarded First Phase of Army's Integrated Battle Command System

Boeing, Missile Defense Agency Successfully Complete Missile Defense Sensor Integration Test

TPY-2 Radar Successful in THAAD October 2007 Missile Defense Test

Raytheon to Provide Advanced Tracking and Discrimination Capabilities for AN/TPY-2 Radar

Raytheon Awarded Contract for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Radar

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Radar Successful in Integrated Flight Test

Missile Defense Agency Awards Lockheed Martin First THAAD Production Contract

Operators

United States of America / 5

Three radars ordered by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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