AN/SPS-67

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AN/SPS-67
USS Paul Hamilton radar.jpg
AN/SPS-67 antenna on USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60)
Country of originFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Type Surface-search
Frequency C band 5.45–5.825  GHz (5.501–5.147  cm)
RPM 15/30 rpm
Range56.2 nmi (64.7 mi; 104.1 km)
Azimuth 1.5°
Elevation12° (-67(V)1)
31° (-67(V)2 & 3)
Power280  kW

The AN/SPS-67 is a short-range, two-dimensional, surface-search/navigation radar providing highly accurate surface and limited low-flyer detection and tracking capabilities.

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In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/SPS-67" designation represents the 67th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for surface ship search radar system. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense and some NATO electronic systems.

History

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 SPS-67 provides excellent performance in rain and sea clutter, and is useful in harbor navigation, since the radar is capable of detecting buoys and small obstructions without difficulty. [1]

The AN/SPS-67(V)1 version 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 5.45–5.825 gigahertz (5.501–5.147 cm) 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  μs), medium (0.25 μs), or short (0.10 μs) pulse mode to enhance radar performance for specific operational or tactical situations. Pulse repetition frequencies (PRF) of 750, 1200, and 2400 pulses/second are used for the long, medium, and short pulse modes, respectively. [1] The higher PRF settings coupled with the shortest pulse increases the resolution of the return and enables the radar operator/observer to discern or differentiate between a single large target or 2 smaller targets in close proximity to each other.

Variants

AN/SPS-10 antenna similar to those originally utilized by the SPS-67 SPS-10 radar antenna on a Knox class frigate.jpg
AN/SPS-10 antenna similar to those originally utilized by the SPS-67

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "AN/SPS-67". Global Security. Archived from the original on 15 March 2007. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
  2. ↑ "DDG-51 Arleigh Burke - Flight I". www.globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  3. ↑ "AN/SPS-67(V) Radar Set". www.navy.mil. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
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