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PRD 12


Description

AN/PRD-12, Lightweight Mantransportable Radio Direction Finder System (LMRDFS)

The LMRDFS is a mantransportable ground based communications intercept, processing, and direction finding system. The system searches for, intercepts, and provides for direction finding locations of enemy HF/VHF/UHF communications emitters. The system's dual channel design gives it speed, high accuracy, and operational flexibility. It can stand alone on intercept and direction-finding missions. On emitter location missions, it works as part of a network that may include larger systems, such as Teammate, AN/TRQ-32A(V)2. The AN/PRD-12 will interoperate with the TEAMMATE system via communications links in the direction finding mode. The system is ideal for intercept/DF operations in light, airborne, air assault and SOF operations. The 60 pound system can be carried by two soldiers. The receiver/processor subsystem fits in one soldier's ALICE pack and the antenna subsystem goes in another pack. A complete station can be rapidly relocated, optimizing its use in the forward areas of operations. External communications are provided by secure Combat Net Radio (CNR).

Movement

General

Fuel tank1
Fuel Consumption0
RangeNone

Speed

Level deep submergedsubmergedfloatingground levellow-level flightflighthigh-level flightorbit
max. Speed n.a.n.a.n.a.10n.a.n.a.n.a.n.a.

Terrain access

Terrain Type Accessible Requieres additionally Blocked by Fatal
shallow water YES
normal lowlandYES
swamp YES
swamp YES
high mountainsYES
water YES
deep water YES
hard sandYES
soft sandYES
mountainsYES
very shallow water YES
large rocksYES
lava YES
ditchYES
hillsideYES
turret foundationYES
InstallationYES
river YES
frozen waterYES

Height Change

n.a.

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