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AN/AQS-14

Country of Origin: USA

The AN/AQS-14 is an active, helicopter-towed mine-hunting sonar that was developed for deployment in RH-53D, S-80 and MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters. It is a multi-beam, side-looking sonar with electronic beam forming, all-range focusing and an adaptive processor.

The system consists of three parts: a stabilized underwater vehicle, electro-mechanical tow cable and airborne electronic console.

The 9-ft 10-in (3-m) underwater vehicle can be maintained at a fixed point above the sea...

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