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History

The AN/SPG-55 is an guidance radar developed for use with the RIM-2 Terrier missile. It replaced the AN/SPQ-5 and was part of the Mk 76 Terrier FCS. This radar was first deployed in 1961, onboard the Long Beach and the Coontz class. Deployed in 4 versions:

SPG-55A

part of the Mk 76 Mod 1 FCS. originally used by the Long Beach and Coontz class ships

SPG-55B

used on the Coontz class. part of the Mk 76 Mod 2 FCS.

SPG-55C

used on the Bainbridge, Leahy class, Vittorio Veneto and Andrea Doria class.

SPG-55D

Part of the New Threat Upgrade (NTU) for Terrier ships, in which they are part of the Mk 76 Mod 10 FCS. These were used on board the Belknap class and the Long Beach. This allowed these ships to guide the RIM-67 Standard ER missile.

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See also

https://www.forecastinternational.com/archive/disp_old_pdf.cfm?ARC_ID=1376