AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel vs AN/PVS-4: Specs Compared

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ARadar & sensors

AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel

X-band electronically steered pulse-Doppler 3D radar system

BRadar & sensors

AN/PVS-4

passive Night vision device

First system

Second system

Measured figures

Head to head

2 of 38 rows sourced on both sides

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1.8kgWeight

Mass

All recorded figures & sources

1.8 kg

Weight

Single source

4.0 lb (1800 g )^[source]

120kmAN/MPQ-64F1/A3

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Range

Configuration

Details

AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel and AN/PVS-4 configuration
Specification	AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel	AN/PVS-4
Country of origin	United States^[source]	—
Frequency	X band^[source] X-band^[source]Sentinel · baseline described in 2007	—
Altitude	Operating: 3,000 m (9,800 ft) Non-operating: 12,000 m (39,000 ft)^[source]	—
Azimuth	360°^[source]	—
Elevation	–10° to +55°

Role	X-band electronically steered pulse-Doppler 3D radar system^[source]	passive Night vision device^[source]Exact source-described subject/configuration, not equipment carried by it

Manufacturer	Raytheon Missiles & Defense^[source]	Optic Electronic Corporation of Dallas^[source]

Source measurement	The antenna uses phase-frequency electronic scanning technology , forming sharp 3D pencil beams covering large surveillance and track volume. It uses a rotating platform with a high scan rate (30 RPM) to provide 360 degree coverage. The radar is designed with high resistance to electronic countermeasures (ECM) and anti-radiation missiles (ARM).^[source]AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel · Main characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The system can be deployed using HMMWV fitted with a 10 kW 400 Hz 115/200 VAC on-board power generator. It can be operated autonomously and communicate with the fire direction center via wideband fiber-optic link. It can also distribute its data over a SINCGARS radio network.^[source]AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel · Main characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage AN/MPQ-64A3 is mounted on a 2.5 ton trailer with an on-board power generator, towed by an armored Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) truck.^[source]AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel · AN/MPQ-64A3 Enhanced Sentinel; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage	—

Source measurement

The antenna uses phase-frequency electronic scanning technology , forming sharp 3D pencil beams covering large surveillance and track volume. It uses a rotating platform with a high scan rate (30 RPM) to provide 360 degree coverage. The radar is designed with high resistance to electronic countermeasures (ECM) and anti-radiation missiles (ARM).^[source]AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel · Main characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The system can be deployed using HMMWV fitted with a 10 kW 400 Hz 115/200 VAC on-board power generator. It can be operated autonomously and communicate with the fire direction center via wideband fiber-optic link. It can also distribute its data over a SINCGARS radio network.^[source]AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel · Main characteristics; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

AN/MPQ-64A3 is mounted on a 2.5 ton trailer with an on-board power generator, towed by an armored Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) truck.^[source]AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel · AN/MPQ-64A3 Enhanced Sentinel; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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Type	—	Passive^[source]

Place of origin	—	United States^[source]

Category	—	Night Vision Device^[source]

In service	—	1978–present^[source]

Used by	—	United States^[source]

Wars	—	Persian Gulf War^[source]

Designer	—	Optic Electronic Corporation of Dallas^[source]

Designed	—	1975^[source]

Produced	—	1977–2002^[source]

No. built	—	> 150,000^[source]

Variants	—	AN/TVS-5, NVS-700, NVS-800^[source]

Dimensions (L×H×W)	—	320mm (l) x 120mm (h) x 100mm (w)^[source]

Resolution (lp/mm)	—	32 lp/mm^[source]

Mode of Operation	—	Passive^[source]

II tube	—	MX9644^[source]

Field of vision ( ° )	—	14.5 degrees^[source]

Range of detection	—	600m (Starlight)^[source]

Range of recognition	—	400m (Starlight)^[source]

System zoom	—	3.6x^[source]

Generation	—	2^[source]

Can use these tubes	—	ITT FX9860, ITT F4845 (civilian Gen3+1) ITT F4844 Gen3+1 ITT F4849 Gen3 FO+twist ITT F9860 Gen3 FO+twist Northrop Grumman MX-9644 MX9644/UV Gen2 MX9644/UV Gen3+1 Northrop-Grumman Gen3 MX-11619 Northrop-Grumman Gen3 MX-11620 Newcon Optik NC107663I Alpha Optics AC-22525R Noga Light Type 6014 DEP-Photonis XX-2050 DEP-Photonis XX-2052Q HiOptic 1XZ25/25W HiOptic XX-1470 Ei-SOVA XX-2500 Harder Digital HD1400 Harder Digital HD1450^[source]