MIL-HDBK-162A
Volume 1
15 December 1965
Section 1
DATE: 1 July 1964
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
COGNIZANT SERVICE: USA
TYPE: AN/CPS-9
LINE ITEM NUMBER: 634383
FEDERAL STOCK NUMBER: 5840- 503-1088
USA
USN
USAF
USMC
STATUS OR TYPE CLASSIFICATION
Std -C
Mfg(s) Name or Code Number: Raytheon Mfg. Co.
A third PPI scope, up to one-half mile from the main
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
operating console, duplicates the main PPI display. The
RHI scope provides height readings of storm clouds.
Radar Set AN/CPS-9 is an air-transportable storm
detection ground radar used for locating and plotting
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
statute miles.
None.
Range and azimuth of approaching storms are
displayed on a main PPI scope. An off-center PPI
permits enlarging a selected area for detailed study.
AN/CPS-9: 1