AN/SPQ-5

History

The AN/SPQ-5 is an guidance radar developed for use with the RIM-2 Terrier missile. It was derived from the AN/SPG-49. This radar was first fitted on the Boston class missile conversion. The first installation was commissioned in in 1955. The AN/SPQ-5 was only used on missile converted ships, notably the Boston class and Providence class. From the Long Beach onward the AN/SPG-55 guidance radar was used.

The last SPQ-5 radar was decommissioned together with the last providence class ship in 1974.

Used on

• Boston Class
• CLG-6 Providence
• CLG-7 Springfield
• CLG-8 Topeka 7626

Affiliated systems

• RIM-2 Terrier
• Mk 4 Terrier GMLS
• Mk 9 Terrier GMLS
• AN/SPG-49

See also

http://www.rfcafe.com/references/radio-news/super-radars-missile-ship-july-1957-radio-tv-news.htm