AN/SPS-6
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AN/SPS-6C aboard HS Velos | |
| Country of origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Introduced | 1948 |
| Type | 2D |
| Frequency | L Band |
| Range | 130 - 260 km (70 - 140 nmi) |
| Power | 500 kW |
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.