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AN/TPN-501

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: AN/TPN-501

Figure 1: AN/TPN-501

Specifications
frequency: X-band
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receiving time:
dead time:
peak power:
average power:
instrumented range:
range resolution:
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation:
MTBCF:
MTTR:

AN/TPN-501

AN/TPN-501 in an operating in X-band precision approach radar, designed specifically for the Canadian Armed Forces.

It is a modified version of the AN/FPS-36. A distinguishing feature of the antenna is the lightweight mounting of the reflectors, and that a group of dipoles was mounted instead of a horn to feed the parabolic reflector.