AN/SPS-49

AN/SPS-49
Country of originUnited States
Introduced1975
No. built200+
Type2D Air-search
FrequencyL band 851–942 MHz
Range3 nmi (5.6 km) to 256 nmi (474 km) (AN/SPS-49A(V)1)
Altitudeup to 150,000 ft
(45,720 m)
Diameter24 ft (7.3 m) × 14 ft 3 in
(7.3 m × 4.3 m)
Azimuth0 to 360°
Precision1/16 nmi range
0.5 deg azimuth (SPS-49A(V)1)
Power360 kW peak, 13 kW average (AN/SPS-49A(V)1)

The AN/SPS-49 is a United States Navy two-dimensional, long range air search radar built by Raytheon that can provide contact bearing and range. It is a primary air-search radar for numerous ships in the U.S. fleet and in Spain, Poland, Taiwan aboard Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates, Canada on its Halifax-class frigate (prior to FELEX mid-life upgrade) and New Zealand on its Anzac-class frigates. It formerly served in a complementary role aboard Aegis cruisers with the AN/SPY-1 but the systems are currently being removed during routine upgrade with no replacement.


© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search