AN/TPQ-50 questions and answers 2023 with complete
solution
What does the PDU (Power Distribution Unit) supply?
Power for the radar, elevation actuators, and cab equipment
The maximum range for the AN/TPQ-50 is how many meters?
10,000 meters
The minimum range for the AN/TPQ-50 is how many meters?
500 meters
What are the two operating configurations the AN/TPQ-50 can be operated in?
Stand alone and vehicle mounted
In nominal weather conditions the AN/TPQ-50 stand alone system assembly,
alignment, and initialization can be accomplished by how many operators in how
many minutes?
2 operators in 20 minutes
Disassembly can be accomplished by how many operators in how many
minutes?
2 operators in 10 minutes
What is the Inertial Navigation System (INS) used for?
Calculate position and orientation of the radar.
The AN/TPQ-50 can be powered by what three sources?
Local grid, generator, and vehicle power
What is the length of the main power cable?
8 feet
The input voltage to the Vehicle Mount DC Power Assembly from the HMMWV is
how many VDC?
28 VDC
All radars consist of what five basic components?
1. Radio Transmitter
2. Radio Receiver tuned to the transmitter freq
3. Antenna
4. Signal and data processors
5. Display
The AN/TPQ-50 is designed to detect, track, and classify indirect fire as what?
Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar
How far apart should AN/TPQ-50's be seperated if operating in the same area?
1,000 meters
If multiple AN/TPQ-50's are operating in the same area, what changes must be
made to operational frequencies?
1. Operate at different freqs
2. Have a minimum freq spacing of 50 Mhz for three systems or less
3. 20 Mhz- 30 Mhz for more than 3 systems
In reference to site selection requirements, what is the ideal position for the
AN/TPQ-50?
Above the surrounding terrain with a clear field of view over 360 degrees (6400 mils)
solution
What does the PDU (Power Distribution Unit) supply?
Power for the radar, elevation actuators, and cab equipment
The maximum range for the AN/TPQ-50 is how many meters?
10,000 meters
The minimum range for the AN/TPQ-50 is how many meters?
500 meters
What are the two operating configurations the AN/TPQ-50 can be operated in?
Stand alone and vehicle mounted
In nominal weather conditions the AN/TPQ-50 stand alone system assembly,
alignment, and initialization can be accomplished by how many operators in how
many minutes?
2 operators in 20 minutes
Disassembly can be accomplished by how many operators in how many
minutes?
2 operators in 10 minutes
What is the Inertial Navigation System (INS) used for?
Calculate position and orientation of the radar.
The AN/TPQ-50 can be powered by what three sources?
Local grid, generator, and vehicle power
What is the length of the main power cable?
8 feet
The input voltage to the Vehicle Mount DC Power Assembly from the HMMWV is
how many VDC?
28 VDC
All radars consist of what five basic components?
1. Radio Transmitter
2. Radio Receiver tuned to the transmitter freq
3. Antenna
4. Signal and data processors
5. Display
The AN/TPQ-50 is designed to detect, track, and classify indirect fire as what?
Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar
How far apart should AN/TPQ-50's be seperated if operating in the same area?
1,000 meters
If multiple AN/TPQ-50's are operating in the same area, what changes must be
made to operational frequencies?
1. Operate at different freqs
2. Have a minimum freq spacing of 50 Mhz for three systems or less
3. 20 Mhz- 30 Mhz for more than 3 systems
In reference to site selection requirements, what is the ideal position for the
AN/TPQ-50?
Above the surrounding terrain with a clear field of view over 360 degrees (6400 mils)
