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AN/APS-127

Country of Origin: USA

This is a U.S. search radar developed for use on U.S. Coast Guard HU-25A Guardian surveillance aircraft. It has been used for search-and-rescue efforts as well as drug-interdiction missions and enforcement of maritime laws and treaties.

The AN/APS-127 had a lightweight, fast-scanning antenna, with scan-to-scan integration and direct-view displays for the pilot and surveillance system operator.

Initial operational capability (IOC) in 1982. Production ended in 1984. It is no...

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