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AN/FPS-8
Country of Origin: USA
description
The AN/FPS-8 is a fixed-station, medium-power search radar produced in large numbers (more than 200 sets) for both military and civil air traffic control, as well as for early warning nets. The AN/MPS-11 is a mobile derivative with many common characteristics (see separate database entry).
The deeply curved face of the open-mesh antenna shows the radar's narrow azimuthal beamwidth and expansive elevation coverage. Compared to the larger AN/FPS-7, this is a less powerful radar...
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