AN/SPS-5
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1:
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 6 275 … 6 575 MHz
(later: 5 450 … 5 285 MHz) |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 683 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 0.5 µs (later: 0.37 µs) |
| receive time: | |
| dead time: | |
| peak power: | 285 kW |
| average power: | |
| instrumented range: | 30 NM (≙ 55 km) |
| range resolution: | |
| accuracy: | |
| beamwidth: | 1.75° |
| hits per scan: | |
| antenna rotation: | 5 rpm |
| MTBCF: | |
| MTTR: | |
AN/SPS-5
Radar Set AN/SPS-5 (XN-1) is medium power, lightweight, high-resolution surface search equipment for installation in Patrol Torpedo boats. It maybe used to detect small craft when close to shore. AN/SPS-5 features narrow pulse width, thyratron keying, a low noise receiver with a sensitivity time control and a fast time constant to clarify target presentation, a large lightweight antenna reflector that provides simultaneous surface search and modified (low altitude) air search, and a regulated high voltage power supply which maintains constant power input to the magnetron oscillator.
In the AN/SPS-5A and -5B the antenna weight has been further reduced by the replacement of antenna AS-511/SPS-5 with antenna AS-651/SPS-5B. There is no provision for elevation of the antenna reflector in the AN/SPS-5A and -5B. The azimuth synchro system of the AN/SPS-5 is normally a double channel system while the synchro system of the AN/SPS-5A and -5B is a single channel system.
The AN/SPS-5C is similar to Radar Sets AN/SPS-5 and -5A except it is modified by Radar Set Group OA-2237/SPS-5C, which provides new operating features, increased performance and a new frequency range 5 450 to 5 285 MHz.
Picture gallery of AN/SPS-5
Source:
- Military Standardisation Handbook TM 11-487C-1/MIL-HDBK-162A, Volume 1