AN/SPS-10 is a two-dimensional surface-search radar manufactured by Raytheon Technologies. It was used by the US Navy after World War II and was equipped aboard naval ships throughout the Cold War. Variants include AN/SPS-10B, AN-SPS/10E, and AN/SPS-10F.
In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/SPS-10" designation represents the 10th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for surface ship search radar system. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense electronic systems.
History The SPS-10 was first introduced in 1959 during the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization, during which it was equipped aboard , , , and destroyers. It became a standard radar for US Navy ships throughout the subsequent phases of the Cold War. By 1998, the radar had been replaced in service by AN/SPS-55.
On board ships
United States Aircraft carriers: , , and Battleships: Command ships: Cruisers: , , , , , , , , and Destroyers: , , , , , , , Destroyer escorts: , , Frigates: , , , Fast combat support ships: Ammunition ships: Amphibious transport docks: Dock landing ships: Replenishment oilers: , Combat stores ships: Alstede-class,
Canada Aircraft carriers: HMCS Bonaventure Destroyers: , , ,
See also
List of radars List of military electronics of the United States Radar configurations and types Surface-search radar
References
Bibliography Norman Friedman (2006). The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapon Systems. Naval Institute Press. ISBN Self-Defense Force Equipment Yearbook 2006-2007. Asaun News Agency. ISBN 4-7509-1027-9
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