AN/SPN-46(V)2
{{merge|AN/SPN-46(V)1|target=AN/SPN-46|discuss=Talk:AN/SPN-46#Merge proposal|date=May 2025}}
{{Notability|product|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox radar
| name =
| image =
| caption =
| country = United States
| introdate =
| number =
| type = Precision Approach and Landing System
| frequency =
| PRF =
| beamwidth =
| pulsewidth =
| RPM =
| range =
| altitude =
| diameter =
| azimuth =
| elevation =
| precision =
| power =
| other names =
}}
The AN/SPN-46(V)2 is a ground-based Precision Approach and Landing System, built by Textron Systems. It is used for PALS training of pilots, operators and maintenance personnel.
History
The AN/SPN-46(V)2 was made to replace AN/SPN-42(T)1, AN/SPN-42(T)3, and AN/SPN-42(T)4 radar systems.{{cite web|title=AN/SPN-46(V) PALS|url=http://electronicstechnician.tpub.com/14089/css/An-Spn-46-V-Pals-33.htm|website=electronicstechnician.tpub.com|accessdate=16 March 2017}}
Specifications
The system functions very similarly to the AN/SPN-46(V)1 system, which is carrier based, and not ground-based. The only major differences between them are that the (V)2 does not possess a MK 16 Mod 12 shipboard stabilization unit, and its antennas are {{convert|7|ft}} long, as opposed to the {{convert|4|ft}} long antennas of the V(1).{{cite web|title=SIGNIFICANT INTERFACES|url=http://electronicstechnician.tpub.com/14089/css/Significant-Interfaces-34.htm|website=electronicstechnician.tpub.com|accessdate=16 March 2017}}
See also
{{Portal|Electronics}}
- {{anl|Joint Electronics Type Designation System}}
- List of radars
- List of military electronics of the United States