Volume 1
MIL-HDBK-162A
Section 3
15 December 1965
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
TYPE: AN/SPS-46X
Vertical: 15 deg
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
Frequency Data
The AN/SPS-46X is similar to the AN/SPS-46 except that it
differs in equipment supplied and the operating power
Number of Bands: 1 band
required.
Number of Channels: 1 channel
Receiver
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Number of Bands: 1 band
Type of Emission: PO type
Number of Channels: 1 channel
Cable Limitations: 50 ft max
Operating Power Requirements: 24 dc, 700w
Waveguide Limitations: 25 ft max
Power Output: 7 kw (Peak) min
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Output Signal Characteristics 1500 pps
(option of 750 pps on 32-mi range) 0.2
Siting: Seaborne installation designed for water surface
usec.
craft.
Beam Pattern
Horizontal: 2.2 deg
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND PHYSICAL DATA
COMPONENTS
QTY
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
UNIT WT.
(Inches)
(Pounds)
Control-Indicator C-3143/SPS-46X
1
7-1/2 x 18-5/16 x 21-3/4
96
1
27-3/4 x 48-1/2 dia
88
1
9-15/16 x 20-9/16 x 25-7/8
107
RT-561/SPS-46X
REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE
Technical Manuals:
NAVSHIPS 93400: Preliminary Data Form
AN/SPS-46X: 2