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AN/SPS-46

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Specifications
frequency: 9 345 … 9 405
( X-Band)
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF): 1 500 Hz, 750 Hz
pulsewidth (τ): 0.2 µs, 0.4 µs
receive time:
dead time:
peak power: 7 kW
average power:
instrumented range: 33 mi (≙ 51 km)
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth: 2.2°
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 18 rpm
MTBCF:
MTTR:

AN/SPS-46

The AN/SPS-46 is an X-Band seaborne installation designed for water surface craft. It is used for surface search and navigation.

The transmitter is a keyed power oscillator device. The cut paraboloidal reflector with a diameter of 48½ inch (≙ 1,23 m) is fed by a waveguide horn and provides a fan beam pattern with a vertical coverage of 15 degrees.

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