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The AN/SPS-30 was developed from the [[AN/SPS-8]]B. It was considered to be the ultimate mechanical heightfinder radar in USN service. It was originally conceived as an new antenna for SPS-8 and SPS-8A, to upgrade existing installations. By also fitting an new transmitter tube the radar had changed enough to receive the new SPS-30 designation. No upgrades were ever carried out, although it entered production as completely new build units. The first entered service in 1957. | The AN/SPS-30 was developed from the [[AN/SPS-8]]B. It was considered to be the ultimate mechanical heightfinder radar in USN service. It was originally conceived as an new antenna for SPS-8 and SPS-8A, to upgrade existing installations. By also fitting an new transmitter tube the radar had changed enough to receive the new SPS-30 designation. No upgrades were ever carried out, although it entered production as completely new build units. The first entered service in 1957. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 23:18, 31 January 2022
History
The AN/SPS-30 was developed from the AN/SPS-8B. It was considered to be the ultimate mechanical heightfinder radar in USN service. It was originally conceived as an new antenna for SPS-8 and SPS-8A, to upgrade existing installations. By also fitting an new transmitter tube the radar had changed enough to receive the new SPS-30 designation. No upgrades were ever carried out, although it entered production as completely new build units. The first entered service in 1957.
Used on
- Essex-class aircraft carrier
- Boston-class cruiser
- USS Atlanta
- Galveston-class cruiser
- Gearing-class destroyer
- HMCS Bonaventure
Affiliated systems
Part description
The part has both sideviews and a top view drawn.
