Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Block 2.0
Abstract
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is an element of the Terminal Defense Segment (TDS) of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The THAAD element provides the capability for the THAAD Interceptor to engage ballistic missiles using the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance - Model 2 (AN/TPY-2) (THAAD Mode). THAAD enhances the TDS by deepening, complementing, and extending the BMDS battle-space and capability to engage ballistic targets in the late mid-course and terminal phases of their trajectory. THAAD will also perform a sensor surveillance mission, providing sensor data to cue other elements of the BMDS. THAAD, in conjunction with the fielded PATRIOT System, provides the TDS and supports the objective of enhancing the BMDS capability. Five major components (Interceptors, Launchers, AN/TPY-2 (THAAD Mode) Radar, THAAD Fire Control and Communication (TFCC), and Peculiar Support Equipment) will be integrated into the THAAD element and the BMDS. THAAD Baseline Capability Development (BCD) (THAAD 1.0) began with the design and development of a significant, fundamental capability against short to medium-range Ballistic Missiles and asymmetric threats inside and outside the atmosphere. This encompasses the following: (1) Test interceptor with inside and outside the atmosphere algorithms; (2) AN/TPY-2 (THAAD Mode) Radar with Initial Discrimination Capability; and (3) TFCC with tactical digital information link and defense design planner. The initial phase of development laid the foundation for the capability of other BMDS Elements (AEGIS, Ground Missile Defense, PATRIOT) to interoperate and conduct engagements with THAAD data via Link-16. THAAD development evolves to achieve a more robust AN/TPY-2 (THAAD Mode) Radar discrimination, salvo firing doctrine, and the ability to operate in a full spectrum of tactical interceptor environments and survivability. To facilitate tactical employment by soldiers, it also includes TFCC embedded training, automated defense planning, and extensive interoperability using Link-16 and United States Message Text Format (USMTF) message sets with the BMDS as well as forward based engagement coordination with other BMDS elements. THAAD development provides additional capability for other BMDS elements. BCD flight tests began in FY 2006 and complete in FY 2011. THAAD on multiple occasions demonstrated the ability to support BMDS on alert. The THAAD element will support coordinated engagements with the BMDS via the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Command and Control/Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC). BCD culminates in demonstrated THAAD capabilities both inside and outside the atmosphere. BCD is the foundation for the acquisition and delivery of THAAD Batteries #1 and #2 to support operational assessment and fielding of a BMDS capability useful to the Combatant Commanders. The delivery of Batteries #1 and #2 consists of a basic load of 48 Interceptors, six Launchers, two AN/TPY-2 (Terminal Mode) Radars (provided by the Sensors Directorate) and two TFCCs consisting of 4 Tactical Support Groups (TSGs) total.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- BX07_0603881C_4_0400_PB_2011
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