MIL-HDBK- 162A
Volume 1
15 December 1965
Section 1
DATE: 1 April 1964
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
COGNIZANT SERVICE: USAF
TYPE: AN/FPS-14
FEDERAL STOCK NUMBER: 5840-342-3089
USA
USN
USAF
USMC
STATUS OR TYPE CLASSIFICATION
AS
Mfg(s) Name or Code Number: Bendix Radio Division of Bendix Aviation Corp.
one of which is a standby channel that is automatically
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
placed in operation when the normal operating channel
develops a fault. Either vertical or circular polarization
of the radiated energy of the AN/FPS-14 is possible, and
Radar Set AN/FPS-14 is a fixed-station, medium
is controlled by a switch in the control cabinet. The
power search radar used. specifically for low altitude
visual display is enhanced by moving target indication.
coverage (gap filler radar). It is capable of detecting
This set also has provisions for accommodating slow
type F-86 aircraft at altitudes up to 15, 000 feet, at
scanning rate video equipment to permit the
angles of elevation up to 30 degrees, and at ranges up
transmission of radar data to and from a remote site.
to 30 miles. This set is composed of two identical
transmitting and receiving channels,
AN/FPS-14: 1
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