AN/SPS-46(V1)
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: AN/SPS-46(V1)
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| frequency: | X-Band |
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| instrumented range: | 10 NM (≙ 18 km) |
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AN/SPS-46(V1)
AN/SPS-46(V1) is operating in X-Band naval precision approach radar which is used on aircraft carriers of the United States Navy.
It uses the principle of a target tracking radar. To guide two aircraft simultaneously, it uses two independent antennas, each with a radar front-end.
The AN/SPS-46(V3) version additionally uses a high-resolution electronic camera and has been equipped with significantly improved electronics below deck.