AN/BPS-16
Naval Radar
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Basic Information
Name
AN/BPS-16
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Naval Radar
Manufacturer
Sperry Marine is p/o Northrop Grumman
Date of Introduction
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Description
The AN/BPS-16 is a low-power naval surface search and navigation radar, operating within the X-band (8,795 to 8,855 MHz) for U.S. nuclear-powered submarines. It is an advanced version of the AN/BPS-15, sharing most technical specifications, including a peak power of 35 kW and a range resolution of 30 meters, but features improved mast stability. Manufactured by Sperry Marine, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, this radar has been in limited production since late 1991.
Technical Characteristics
frequency
8 795 … 8 855 MHz (X band)
pulse repetition frequency (PRF)
1 500 or 750 Hz
pulsewidth (τ)
0.1 or 0.5 µs
peak power
35 kW
average power
13 W
range resolution
30 m
beamwidth
3°
antenna rotation
≤ 9.5 r.p.m.
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Sea Based Sensors
Naval > Sea Based Sensors
Sources
radartutorial.eu: https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/07.naval2/karte065.en.html
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
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