AN/TPN-17
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 9 000 … 9 160 MHz
(X-Band) |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | 666 µs |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 1 500 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 0.55 µs |
| receiving time: | 500 µs |
| dead time: | 166 µs |
| peak power: | 160 kW |
| average power: | 132 W |
| instrumented range: | 40 NM (≙ 74 km) |
| range resolution: | 90 m |
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AN/TPN-17
AN/TPN-17 was operating in X-Band mobile precision approach radar for Ground Controlled Approach (GCA). It was a modification of AN/TPN-12A. It was developed in 1965 for operations in South-East Asia (Vietnam War).