AN/SPS-17
History
The AN/SPS-17 was the first radar in the series consisting of the AN/SPS-28, AN/SPS-29, AN/SPS-37 and AN/SPS-43. These radars were meant to be long range 2D air search sets. They used the P-band frequency range. AN/SPS-17 was first adopted by large ships from 1957 onwards. A low power, shorter range radar for use on smaller ships was also developed, this was AN/SPS-28.
Used on
- Guardian class radar picket ships
Affiliated systems
Part description
The part has front, back and top view drawn for the smaller antenna but only the front view for the larger 'A' antenna.
