AN/SPS-67
Country of origin | United States |
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Type | Surface-search |
Frequency | C band (5450 to 5825 MHz) |
RPM | 15/30 rpm |
Range | 104 km (56.2 nmi) |
Azimuth | 1.5° |
Elevation | 12° (-67(V)1) 31° (-67(V)2 & 3) |
Power | 280 kW |
The AN/SPS-67 is a short-range, two-dimensional, surface-search/navigation radar system that provides highly accurate surface and limited low-flyer detection and tracking capabilities.
History
[edit]The AN/SPS-67 is a solid-state replacement for the AN/SPS-10 radar, using a more reliable antenna and incorporating standard electronic module technology for simpler repair and maintenance. The AN/SPS-67 provides excellent performance in rain and sea clutter, and is useful in harbor navigation, since the AN/SPS-67 is capable of detecting buoys and small obstructions without difficulty.[1]
The AN/SPS-67(V)1 radar is a two-dimensional (azimuth and range) pulsed radar set primarily designed for surface operations with a secondary capability of anti-ship-missile and low flier detection. The radar set operates in the 5450 to 5825 MHz range, using a coaxial magnetron as the transmitter output tube. The transmitter/receiver is capable of operation in several pulse width settings: a long (1.0
Variants
[edit]- AN/SPS-67(V)1 – Replacement for AN/SPS-10 utilizing -10 antenna.
- AN/SPS-67(V)2 – Improved linear-array antenna and increased bearing accuracy over original.
- AN/SPS-67(V)3 – Used on Flight I Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and includes digital automatic target detection (ATD), track while scan (TWS) and moving target indicator (DMTI).
- AN/SPS-67(V)4 – Uses a slotted waveguide-type antenna[2]
- AN/SPS-67(V)5 – Used on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers Flights II and onwards. Compared to previous variants, it provides more modernized detection and tracking capabilities, can support gun engagements, and has improved performance in littoral environments.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "AN/SPS-67". Global Security. Archived from the original on 15 March 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
- ^ "DDG-51 Arleigh Burke - Flight I". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ "AN/SPS-67(V) Radar Set". www.navy.mil. Retrieved 2022-09-01.