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AN/TPQ-37

Firefinder radarFielded 1980Pending verification
Land ForcesUSA
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System
TypeFirefinder radar
Date of introduction1980
ProliferationAt least 10 countries
Crew12Med[1]
Maximum range50 kmMed[1]
Detection range10 km (Mortar); 24 km (Artillery)); 50 km (Rocket)Med[1]
Maximum number of targets10Med[1]
Emplacement time30 MinutesMed[1]
Displacement time15 minutesMed[1]
Variants
AN/TPQ-47The AN/TPQ-47 artillery locating radar is an product improved version of the AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder radar. The TPQ-47 provides improved range, faster emplace and displace time, and less manpower to operate and maintain.[1]
Summary

The AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder is a mobile radar system developed in the late 1970s by Hughes Aircraft Company, achieving Initial Operational Capability in 1980 and full deployment in 1984. AN/TPQ-36 radar was used to design and develop the AN/TPQ-37 radar.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
EgyptGreeceIndiaIsraelJordanSouth KoreaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeUnited States
Sources
  1. AN/TPQ-37 American Firefinder Radar, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import