MIL-HDBK-162A
Volume 1
15 December 1965
Section 1
DATE: 1 October 1964
ITEM NAME: LANDING CONTROL CENTRAL
COGNIZANT SERVICE: USAF
TYPE: AN/MPN-13
FEDERAL STOCK NUMBER: 5895-885-2274-EG
USA
USN
USAF
USMC
STATUS OR TYPE CLASSIFICATION
No Status
Assigned
Mfg(s) Name or (:ode Number. Gilfillan Brothers
The AN/MPN-13 consists of a search radar set used for
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
initially locating aircraft flying within a 30-mile radius of
Landing Control Set AN/MPN-13 is a self-contained
the set, a precision radar equipment preset to track
mobile, ground-controlled-approach (GCA) radar
aircraft down a specific glidepath during the final
equipment, used as an air-traffic control center for
approach, and radio communications equipment to
precision landing of aircraft during periods of reduced
provide essential two-
visibility.
AN/MPN-13: 1
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