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AN/APQ-159(V)

Country of Origin: USA

The AN/APQ-159(V) series is a family of forward-looking multi-mode pulse radars. Used in the search mode, the APQ-159(V) series has a range of up to 40 nm (74 km).

For shorter search ranges, the system conducts a space-stabilized two-bar scan of the planar array antenna using an 8-degree wide beam. At the end of the first bar, the beam is stepped either up (if it is at the right azimuth) or down (left azimuth) to gain an 11-degree elevation. The pilot can sel ect the elevation...

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