AN/FPS-24 radar
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The AN/FPS-24 Radar was a long range early warning radar used by the United States Air Force Air Defense Command. It used a two-frequency signal in order to avoid fluctuation loss, which causes signals on single-frequency radars to fade in and out as the target moves. Reducing this effect results in a much steadier signal.
Quick Facts Country of origin, No. built ...
Country of origin | United States |
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No. built | 12 |
Type | early warning radar |
Frequency | VHF |
PRF | 278 Hz |
Pulsewidth | 20 µs |
RPM | 5 |
Range | 250 nautical miles (460 km) |
Diameter | 120 by 50 feet (37 by 15 m) |
Precision | 200 m in range |
Power | 5 MW |
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General Electric was the primary contractor for the design, which operated in the very high frequency (VHF) at 214 to 236 MHz.