Volume 1
MIL-HDBK- 162 A
Section 3
15 December 1965
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
TYPE: AN/SPS-16(XN-1)
on the Indicator Console. Antenna rotation is controlled
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
in manual operation by the handslew wheel and in
automatic operation by a potentiometer on the Radar
Frequency Range: 1250 to 1350 mc
Set Control chassis, both of which are located on the
Peak Power Output: 500 kw
Indicator Console. Seven feed horn radiators on the
Pulse Repetition Rate: 400 pps
Antenna propagate and receive both radar and IFF
Receiver Type: Superheterodyne
signals.
The radar signals from Radar-Receiver
Power Factor: 90% lagging.
Transmitter may be tuned to any frequency in the L-
Power Source Required: 440v, 60 cps, 3 ph
band between 1250 and 1350 mc. The IFF Signals
or 120 to 208v, 400 cps, 3 ph, 4-wire.
originate in Radar Recognition Set AN/UPX( ) and are
coupled to the waveguide through the IFF separation
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
filter.
Related Equipment: (Required but not Supplied) VK
PPI
RELATION TO SIMILAR EIUIPMENT
Amplifier Mark 3 Mod 1 or Mark 2 Mod
None.
1, (1) Range
Calibrator TS-358/UP or equivalent and
(1) IFF Equipment.
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND PHYSICAL DATA
SHIPPING DATA
COMPONENT
BOXES
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
UNIT WT.
(NR.)
(Inches)
(Pounds)
Receiver-Transmitter
1
31-1/4 x 34-1/8 x 45-1/2
484
Magnetron
1
10-1/4 x 15 x 22-1/2
48
Indicator Console
1
31-1/8 x 31-1/4 x 34
257
Radar Power Unit
1
23-1/8 x 35-1/4 x 38-3/4
230
Antenna Mounting
1
35-1/8 x 35-1/4 x 48-1/8
460
Antenna (Reflectors and Ground Plane)
1
43-1/2 x 83 x 198
458
Antenna (Wye Beam)
1
40-1/4 x 50-3/4 x 106
Accessories:
1
Line Switch
Antenna Disconnect Switch
Direct Coupler
Slotted Line
Waveguide Components
31-1/8 x 31-1/4 x 55-1/8
275
Motor Generator and Motor Generator
1
20-1/4 x 43-1/4 x 45-1/8
760
Controller
IFF Separator
1
11-1/4 x 13-1/4 x 65-1/4
75
Servo Motor Generator
1
23-1/4 x 25-3/8 x 43-3/8
506
Synchro Amplifier
1
17-3/8 x 21-5/8 x 29-1/2
156
Maintenance Parts
2
18 x 22 x 34
200
Maintenance Parts
6
14 x 16 x 22
120
AN/SPS-16(XN-1): 2
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