EQ-36 Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar
The EQ-36 radars will detect, classify, track and locate enemy indirect fire such as mortars, artillery and rockets in 360 or 90 degree modes. The EQ-36 includes several improvements, including 360-degree coverage instead of the current 90 degrees of the TPQ-36 and a significant reduction in false alarm rates. The EQ-36 radar detects close-range mortar attacks as well as long-range artillery and rocket fire. The EQ-36 radars provide combat divisions and fire brigades with the ability to conduct predictive analysis and plan counterattack operations. The EQ-36 radars enable commanders to quickly and accurately locate and engage the source of enemy indirect fire. This radar solution also supports the joint arms team and provides the Army with the information and operational advantage needed to decisively end the conflict.
• Two medium tactical vehicle configurations
• Can be transported quickly by C-130
• Enhanced target detection in cluttered environments
• 90° and 360° detection of mortars, rockets and artillery
• Superior signal-to-clutter performance
• High mean time before critical failure for low life cycle costs
• Fully compatible with the Military Battle Command System
• Replaces all AN/TPQ-36 and AN/TPQ-37 functions
• Supports AFATDS and FAADC2 interfaces including IFPC
• Active electronically scanned array design
• Designed for higher reliability, maintainability and supportability
• Provide rapid estimates of launch and impact points
An EQ-36 system is actually made up of two vehicles. One FMTV truck is the Mission Essential Group, which houses the radar antenna and generator. The second FMTV truck carries the Sustainment Group, which has a climate-controlled operational shelter and backup generators. The operations center allows the radar to link back to Army command systems like AFATDS and FAADC2. The EQ-36 is also IFPC (Indirect Fire Protection) compliant for defending against rocket, artillery, and mortar attacks.
Mounted on a 5-ton engine, the EQ-36 radar can be rapidly deployed and integrated into the tactical battlefield with heavy, medium and light forces. The EQ-36 Radar System is mobile, maneuverable, fully supported and easily maintained. The Essential Mission Group has a radar antenna and generator; while the Sustainment Group configuration incorporates an operations control shelter and backup generator. Adapting to mission requirements, soldiers can operate the EQ-36 remotely using a laptop or from a fully equipped climate-controlled shelter. The radar's integrated software allows it to interface directly with the Army's Battle Command System. The EQ-36 is also IFPC (Indirect Fire Protection) compliant for protection against rocket, artillery and mortar attacks. Compared to currently deployed systems, the new, range-proven, combat-ready EQ-36 provides enhanced performance capabilities, including greater mobility, increased reliability and supportability, lower lifecycle costs, reduced crew size, and the ability to track targets in a full-spectrum environment, a critical capability on today’s battlefield. The EQ-36 is the right system at the right time for immediate irregular warfare and future major combat operations. The EQ-36 will provide full spectrum protection for our warfighters on the battlefield. The EQ-36 is the right system at the right time for immediate irregular warfare and future major combat operations. The EQ-36 will provide full spectrum protection for our warfighters on the battlefield. The EQ-36 is the right system at the right time for immediate irregular warfare and future major combat operations. The EQ-36 will provide full spectrum protection for our warfighters on the battlefield.
Device Type: Counter-Reflection Target Acquisition Radar
User Country: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Detection Capability: Miltope Laptop Control – Remote Control Display (1 KM Range).
Crew: 4 soldiers
Radar detection range: '90° and 360° detection of mortars, rockets and artillery, operator selectable
Vehicles: Two FMTV 6×6 trucks; Mission Essential Group; Sustainment Group
Set up time: 5 minutes setup and 2 minutes take down for marching orders