air control and warning (AC&W;) radar used by the United States Air Force. 

air control and warning (AC&W;) radar used by the United States Air Force.

This radar was deployed by the Argentine Air Force during the 1982 Falklands War to Stanley and survived two British attacks with AGM-45 Shrike anti radar missiles on May 31 and June 3. One of the radars was captured by British forces after the Argentine surrender and deployed at RAF Buchan[1]

[edit] SpecificationsWeight (including shelter): < 3400 kg
Frequency range: 2.9 to 3.1 GHz (S-Band)
Pulse repetition frequency: Fixed: 250 Hz, Staggered: Six PRF's around 250 Hz
Pulse width: 6.5 microseconds
Peak power: 4.0 MW
Average power: 6.7 KW
Beam width (horizontal): 1.1 degrees
Beam width (vertical): 1.5 to 8.1 degrees; total 20 degree coverage; six stacked beams
Antenna rotation rate: 6 rpm