MIL-HDBK-162A
Volume 1
15 December 1965
Section 1
DATE: 1 April 1964
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
COGNIZANT SERVICE: USAF
TYPE: AN/CPN-4, -4A*, -4B**
USA LINE ITEM NUMBER: 634384
FEDERAL STOCK NUMBER: 5840-538-7840, 5840-505-0928*, 5840-505-1853**
USA
USN
USAF
USMC
STATUS OR TYPE CLASSIFICATION
LS, LS**
Mfg(s) Name or Code Number: Gilfillan Brothers
purpose, the AN/CPN-4, 4A, 4B incorporates three
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
major systems: (1) a search radar for initially locating
aircraft within a 30-mile radius of the equipment; (2) a
The AN/CPN-4, 4A, 4B is a self-contained, mobile
precision radar system for tracking aircraft down the
GCA radar equipment that is designed to function as an
glide path during the final landing field approach; and (3)
air traffic control center for landing aircraft during
a
periods of reduced visibility. To accomplish this
AN/CPN-4: 1
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