AN/MPN-5
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: AN/MPN-5
| Specifications | SRE | PAR |
|---|---|---|
| frequency: | 2 740 … 2 900 MHz
(S band) |
9 000 … 9 180 MHz
(X-band) |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | ||
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 1 200 Hz | 2 400 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 0.8 µs | 0.25 µs |
| receiving time: | ||
| dead time: | ||
| peak power: | 350 kW | 35 kW |
| average power: | 400 W | |
| instrumented range: | 50 NM (≙ 92 km) |
10 NM (≙ 18 km) |
| range resolution: | ||
| accuracy: | 0.2° | |
| beamwidth: | 2.5° | |
| hits per scan: | ||
| antenna rotation: | 15 min⁻¹ | |
| MTBCF: | ||
| MTTR: | ||
AN/MPN-5
The AN/MPN-5 was an operating in S- and X-band Ground Controlled Approach (GCA) radar set. It consists of two independent radar sets, a Search Radar Equipment (SRE), and a Precision Approach Radar (PAR). It also contained the communication channels for aircraft bands and a VHF direction finder.
Source:
- Hans H. Jucker: ''Zur Geschichte der militärischen Radaranwendungen in der Schweiz'', (online)