Precision Approach Radar AN/FPN-36
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: AN/FPN-36 at a military airport in Eggebek (Germany)
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 9,000 - 9,160 MHz |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 1,500 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 0.18 to 0.6 µs |
| receive time: | |
| dead time: | |
| peak power: | 150 kW |
| average power: | |
| instrumented range: | 40 NM |
| range resolution: | |
| accuracy: | Range: 170 ft or 1%
Azimuth: 0.75°; 0.35° Elevation: 0.6°; 0.175° |
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Precision Approach Radar AN/FPN-36
The so-called “Quad- radar” is a highly mobile, air-transportable ground control approach radar and was designed for a precision approach under bad weather conditions. The approaching aircraft and the course & glide slope was seen on a Beta-scan scope.
In Germany this older radar was replaced by the PAR-80 radar.
Figure 2: A civil version