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AN/SPQ-9

Country of Origin: USA

The AN/SPQ-9A is a multi-purpose U.S. naval radar that is used in conjunction with the AN/SPG-60 radar for the Mk 86 fire-control system. This combination provides surface search and low-level air coverage (up to 2,000 ft). The radar supports defenses against high-speed (up to Mach 3), low-flying missiles or aircraft, and allows the tracking of helicopters. The AN/SPQ-9A is being replaced by the AN/SPQ-9B.

The radar operates in a high-resolution, pulse-Doppler, track-while-scan...

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