AN/SPS-40
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AN/SPS-40 on USS Trenton (LPD-14)
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| Country of origin | United States |
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| Introduced | 1960s |
| Number built | Many |
| Type | 2D Air-search |
| Frequency | 400 MHz, UHF band |
| Range | 200 kilowatts (peak) |
| Diameter | 140" x 214" |
| Azimuth | 0-360° |
| Elevation | Vertical beam width 19° |
| Precision | Horiz. beam width 10.5° |
The AN/SPS-40 is a United States Navy two-dimensional, long range air search radar that is capable of providing contact bearing and range. It was used on Spruance-class destroyers, Belknap-class cruisers, Leahy-class cruisers, Knox-class frigates, Bronstein-class frigates, Hamilton-class cutters, Raleigh-class landing platform docks and many other ship classes. It was replaced by the AN/SPS-49 on newer ships and on ships that received the New Threat Upgrade.
[edit] Gallery
_SPS-40_radar.jpg/120px-USS_Raleigh_(LPD-1)_SPS-40_radar.jpg) AN/SPS-40 antenna on USS Raleigh (LPD-1) |
_SPS-40_radar_2.jpg/120px-USS_Raleigh_(LPD-1)_SPS-40_radar_2.jpg) Another view of the same antenna on Raleigh |
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- GlobalSecurity AN/SPS-40
- http://www.combatindex.com/hardware/detail/sensor/radar/as-1138_sps-40.html
- Electronics Technician Volume 4-Radar Systems - via Tpub
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