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Radar Set AN/MPG-1 is a mobile, medium range radar unit designed for use with seacoast artillery. The functions of the radar are:
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* a) to supply exact present position data on targets within 28,000 yards to gun directors or other gun positioning apparatus
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* b) to search for approaching surface craft and to supply data on the range (distance)and azimuth (direction) of detected targets. The maximum operating  range of the equipment is 80,000 yards.
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* c) to supply "splash spotting" data for correcting artillery fire.
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Revision as of 14:13, 22 March 2016

Radar Set AN/MPG-1 is a mobile, medium range radar unit designed for use with seacoast artillery. The functions of the radar are:

  • a) to supply exact present position data on targets within 28,000 yards to gun directors or other gun positioning apparatus
  • b) to search for approaching surface craft and to supply data on the range (distance)and azimuth (direction) of detected targets. The maximum operating range of the equipment is 80,000 yards.
  • c) to supply "splash spotting" data for correcting artillery fire.


AN.MPG-1.jpg AN MPG-1 8752904016 l.jpg


Reference Files

Adobe_PDF_icon.png TM 11-1366[1]
Technical Operation Manual
General Description
Operating Description
Equipment Performance Log
Radar Set
AN/MPG-1
AN/FPG-1
15 March 1945


References

  1. TM 11-1366,
    "US Army Technical Manual Collection,"
    from the CECOM Historical Office archive, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
    CECOM Historical Office