AN/MPN-1A
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: AN/MPN-1A in Guam
© 1945 Piet Truren
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| ASR | PAR | |
| frequency: | S band | X-band |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | ||
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 2 kHz | |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 0.5 µs | |
| receiving time: | ||
| dead time: | ||
| peak power: | 80 kW | 15 kW |
| average power: | ||
| instrumented range: | 30 NM (≙ 55 km) | 10 NM (≙ 18 km) |
| range resolution: | ||
| accuracy: | ||
| beamwidth: | ||
| hits per scan: | ||
| antenna rotation: | 30 rpm | |
| MTBCF: | ||
| MTTR: | ||
AN/MPN-1A
The Radar Set AN/MPN-1A is a mobile ground radar system (Precision Approach Radar) providing facilities for directing the movement of aircraft over a predetermined glide path for a safe approach to an airodrome runway under conditions approaching zero visibility. It was first used during World War II.
The Radar Set provides range azimuth, and elevation on a particular plane, and also supplies range and azimuth information on all planes within the scan area of the S band search antenna.
Source:
- Military Standardisation Handbook TM 11-487C-1/MIL-HDBK-162A, Band 1, S. 384