MIL-HDBK-162 A
Volume 1
15 December 1965
Section 2
DATE: 1 July 1964
ITEM NAME: AIRCRAFT RADAR EQUIPMENT
COGNIZANT SERVICE: USN
TYPE: AN/APS-6
FEDERAL STOCK NUMBER:
USA
US$
USAF
USMC
STATUS OR TYPE CLASSIFICATION
Mfg(s) Name or Code Number:
night operation, in for or during other low visibility
conditions. It provides radar indications on a cathode-
ray tube indicator which enable the pilot to locate enemy
surface craft within a 65 nautical-mile range and aircraft
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
within a 25-mile range. It enables the pilot to approach
The AN/APS-6 is designed for installation in night-
to within gun-firing range
fighter aircraft. The equipment is primarily used for
searching for enemy aircraft and surface craft during
AN/APS-6: 1
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