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A comprehensive overview of the patriot missile system, covering key topics such as the patriot acronym, the certified round concept, the torque tube handle, the number of pac-2 and pac-3 missiles that can be loaded in a launcher station (ls), the number of fire positions (fps) in a patriot firing battalion, the backblast of the ls, the pros and cons of phased array radar, the responsibilities of the ls operator, the positioning devices on the launcher, the ls prime power, the ls tasks, the missile flight phases, and the purpose of the passive phased array radar. An exam or study guide, providing complete solutions to the questions asked. This information could be valuable for students studying missile defense systems, military technology, or related fields.
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What does PATRIOT stand for? - ANSWER-Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target What is the Certified Round concept? - ANSWER-The missile in the canister is maintenance free and capable of being stored for up to 10yrs Torque Tube Handle - ANSWER-Locks and unlocks the missile for storage / launching How many PAC-3 missiles can be loaded in a LS? - ANSWER- How many PAC-2 missiles can be loaded in a LS? - ANSWER- In a Patriot Firing BN, how many FPs are there? - ANSWER- What is the backblast of the LS? - ANSWER-90m Pros of Phased Array Radar - ANSWER--High antenna gain / sidelobe attenuation -Quick change beam direction -Variable scanning -Multifunction operations -Low mechanical effort Cons of Phased Array Radar - ANSWER--Limited view area (120º) -Complex design (processor / phase shifter) -Expensive ($1200 / antenna element) Who holds the launch key? - ANSWER-LS operator What positioning devices are on the launcher? - ANSWER-NFS & GPS What is LS prime power? - ANSWER-120/208v 400Hz, 15kW, 3-phase AC voltage What are the LS tasks? - ANSWER-Storage
Transportation Launching What are the Missile flight phases? - ANSWER-Launch Initial turn Midcourse Terminal guidance Interception What is the purpose of the Passive Phased Array Radar? - ANSWER-Detect the presence of objects in the atmosphere