AN/SPS-6
AN/SPS-6C aboard USS Charrette (DD-581) | |
| Country of origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Introduced | 1948 |
| Type | 2-dimensional |
| Frequency | |
| Range | 70–140 nmi (81–161 mi; 130–260 km) |
| Power | 500 kW peak |
AN/SPS-6 is a two-dimensional radar manufactured by Bendix and Westinghouse Electric. It was used by the US Navy as a first-generation air-search radar after World War II, and was widely exported to allies. In addition, the improved AN/SPS-12 is the derivative types developed in other countries.
In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/SPS-6" designation represents the 6th 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.