Tethered Aerostat Radar System

Tethered Aerostat Radar System
Tethered Aerostat Radar System
General information
TypeSurveillance
Manufacturer
StatusIn active service
Primary users
Number built9 – Lockheed Martin 420K
2 – Lockheed Martin 275K
History
Introduction date1980

The Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS)[1] is an American low-level airborne ground surveillance system that uses aerostats (moored balloons) as radar platforms. Similar systems include the EL/M-2083 and JLENS.