AN/FPS-36
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: AN/FPS-36
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 1 250 … 1 350 MHz
(L-Band) |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 325 … 400 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 2 µs |
| receiving time: | |
| dead time: | |
| peak power: | 500 kW |
| average power: | |
| instrumented range: | 230 NM (≙ 426 km) |
| range resolution: | |
| accuracy: | |
| beamwidth: | 1.4° |
| hits per scan: | |
| antenna rotation: | 6 rpm |
| MTBCF: | |
| MTTR: | |
AN/FPS-36
AN/FPS-36 is operating in the L-Band air surveillance radar. It is a modified AN/TPS-1D with a larger (40 × 11 feet) antenna, modified transmitter and receiver, and larger displays to achive a maximum range beyond 200 nautical miles.
The transmitter uses the magnetron type 5J26. The AN/FPS-36 features an MTI system.