JSTARS
Military abbreviation · Weapon and Military Equipment
| Stands for | Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
JSTARS stands for Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, a weapon and military equipment abbreviation.
E-8C aircraft that used a long side-looking radar to track moving ground vehicles over large areas, directing attacks by aircraft and artillery from the 1991 Gulf War onward.
Example: JSTARS spotted the Iraqi column moving south toward Khafji.
Usage notes
The E-8C was based on the Boeing 707 and flown by active-duty and Air National Guard crews with Army personnel aboard. The fleet was retired in 2023 as the Air Force turned to space-based and other sensors. Pronounced "JAY-stars."
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