AN/SPN-35

AN/SPN-35
AN/SPN-35 Approach Radar on LPH-2 Iwo Jima, 1987
Country of originUnited States
ManufacturerITT-Gilfillan[1](184)
Frequency9.0 to 9.2 GHz band[2]
PRF1200[2]
Pulsewidth.2 microseconds[2]
Power200[2]
RelatedAN/TPN-8

The AN/SPN-35 is a computerized automatic landing system installed on the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship and other LHA/LHD-class warships to give control for aircraft during the final approach and landing.[3][4]

The Joint precision approach and landing system (JPALS) is slated to replace the AN/SPN-35 on U.S. Navy amphibious assault ships.[5][6]

  1. ^ Moore, John Evelyn (1984). Jane's Fighting Ships 1984-85. Jane's Information Group. ISBN 9780710607959.
  2. ^ a b c d Maiuzzo, M. Compatibility Factors Affecting Concept Development of Approach and Landing Guidance System (PDF) (Report). IIT Research Institute.
  3. ^ Pike, John (1999). "AN/SPN-35 Aircraft Control Approach Central". Federation of American Scientists.
  4. ^ Capt. Brett Easler; Cmdr. Bruce Herman, USN (Ret.) (2014). "On Glide Path, On Course: Past, Present and Future" (PDF). Naval Aviation News. Vol. 96, no. 3. pp. 18–19. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  5. ^ U.S. Navy (2011). Navy Program guide 2011 (Report). p. 43.
  6. ^ Government Accountability Office (March 2010). Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs (PDF) (Report). p. 81.