Volume 1
MIL-HDBK-162A
Section 3
15 December 1965
ITEM NAME: RADAR INDICATING EQUIPMENT
TYPE: VC, VC-1
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
Range
VC: 7.5, 20, 75, and 200 naut mi
The VC and VC-1 may be used with radars having pulse
VC-1: 4, 20, 80, and 200 mi
repetition rates from 60 to 1000 pps. They require one speed
Ambient Temperature Range: -20 to plus
range and one speed bearing synchro data.
0
50 C.
The VC-1 differs from the VC in that the pulse-rate switch
used with the VC has been removed, and a calibrator unit has
Scan: PPI, 7 in. CR tube
been added, eliminating use of the master radar system for
Pulse Rate: 60, 200, 400 and 800 to 1000 pps.
Power Source Required: 115v, 60 cps, 1-p h,
275w, 0.935 pf.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Not available.
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND PHYSICAL DATA
COMPONENTS
QTY
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
UNIT WT.
(Inches)
(Pounds)
PPI Repeater CG-55ACD*
1
45-1/2 x 24-5/8 x 23-1/2
375
PPI Repeater CG-55ADT**
1
45-1/2 x 25 x 23-1/2
380
Selector Switch
1
CG-24168*
11-1/4 x 6 x 15-5/8
17
CG-24168-A**
8-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 18
41
Set of Equipment Spares
1
64
Set of Equipment Spares
1
NOTE: *VC.
**VC-1.
REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE
Technical Manuals:
ENG 203A: for Navy Type 55ACD Remote Plan Position Indicator.
SHIPS 220: for Navy Type 55ADT PPI Repeater with Navy Type 24168A Selector Switch.
VC: 2