Volume 1
MIL-HDBK-162A
Section 2
15 December 1965
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
TYPE: AN/APS-45, AN/APS-45A
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
The AN/APS-45 and AN/APS-45A is designed
The AN/APS-45 and AN/APS-45A are identical
primarily for height-finding operation, when used in
Radar Sets except for major equipments supplied.
conjunction with early-warning search radar and combat
information center (CIC) indicating equipment. Search
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
operation is a secondary function of this radar set. The
AN/APS-45 and AN/APS-45A is a complete height
Types of Presentation: RHI and PPI Ranges
finding radar system that operates independently of
Azimuth: 0 to 60 naut mi; 0 to 120 naut mi
other radar equipments in the aircraft, and is designed
Altitude: 40,000 ft of altitude between the limits of plus
to be controlled locally; however, certain height-finding
40,000 and -20,000 ft with respect to aircraft
functions may be controlled remotely for associated
altitude.
display equipment such as Indicator Assembly AN/APA-
56.
AN/APS-45: 2
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