LIN:D03091
GENERAL:
The AN/APR-39(V)1 Radar Signal Detecting Set is a light weight radar receiver for general aircraft application. The system provides warning of radar directed threats to allow appropriate evasive maneuvers and deployment of chaff. This system has been transitioned to the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). The CECOM point of contact is Ms. Kim Handy, DSN 992-2284.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS::
The system has 10 individually housed components consisting of one control, one indicator, one comparator, two receivers, two left spiral antennas, two right spiral antennas and one blade antenna. The total system weight is 8.3 pounds.
THREAT COVERAGE:
The system has the capability of detecting all pulse radars normally associated with hostile surface-to-air missiles, airborne intercepts and anti-aircraft weapon systems. The threat display is changed to an alphanumeric symbol as opposed to the strobe in the (V)1 system.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY:
EH-60A, OV-1D, RV-1D, RC-12
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT:
| SM-674/UPM | Simulator (AVUM/AVIM) |
| MX-9848/APR-39 | Bench Test Set (AVIM) |
| AN/APM-415A | Processor Test Set (AVIM) |
LIN:
R44571 (V)1
R44639 (V)3
GENERAL:
The AN/APR-44(V)1/3 RWS are lightweight airborne passive devices which alert the aircrew to continuous wave (CW) radar threat signals aimed at the aircraft from surface-to-air and airborne intercept missiles. The alert is provided by aural warning through the intercom system and a visual indicator light. This system has been transitioned to the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). The CECOM point of contact is Ms. Dianne Atwell, DSN 992-2450.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS::
The AN/APR-44(V)1 RWS consist of one receiver control, one low band radar receiver (R-2097), one filter and two antennas (AS-3266). The total system weight is 2.58 pounds.
The AN/APR-44(V)3 RWS consist of the components mentioned above plus one high band radar receiver (R-2098) and two additional antennas (R-3266). The total system weight is 4.16 pounds.
THREAT COVERAGE:
The AN/APR-44(V) RWS provide coverage for CW radar illuminators of upper and lower hemisphere threats.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY:
OV-1D, RV-1D, RC-12, MH-47E, MH-60K, OH-58D, UH-60A (ENHANCED)
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT:
| SM-756/APR-44 | Simulator (AVUM) |
LIN:C20404
GENERAL:
The AN/ALQ-136(V)1 CMS is an airborne, automatic, electronic radar jammer designed to defeat/degrade the tracking capability of hostile threat pulse radars. When threat signals are identified and verified, jamming automatically begins and continues until the threat radar signal is no longer detected. The CMS then ceases jamming but continues to receive and analyze radar signals. This system has been transitioned to Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). The CECOM point of contact is Mr. Charles Prattis, DSN 992-2308.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS::
The AN/ALQ-136(V)1 CMS consists of one receiver/transmitter (RT) assembly and two identical antennas. The operator control unit, designed to operate both the AN/ALQ-136(V)1 CMS and the AN/ALQ-144(V)3 or AN/ALQ-144A(V)3 Infrared (IR) Jammer, is provided as part of the AN/ALQ-144(V)3 or AN/ALQ-144A(V)3 IR Jammer. A plenum assembly (NSN 5865-01-195-0857), used to assist in the air cooling system on the AH-1F aircraft, is connected to the rear of the RT. The total system weight is 47.4 pounds.
THREAT COVERAGE:
The AN/ALQ-136(V)1 CMS is programmed to respond to the pulse radar signals of the most critical threat weapon systems anticipated to be encountered by the attack helicopter in the hostile environment.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY:
AH-1F
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT:
| TS-3614 | Flight Line Test Set (AVUM) |
| TS-3615 | Bench Test Set (AVIM) |
LIN:C31084
GENERAL:
The AN/ALQ-136(V)2 CMS is an airborne, automatic, electronic radar jammer designed to defeat/degrade the tracking capability of hostile threat pulse radars. When threat signals are identified and verified, jamming automatically begins and continues until the threat radar signal is no longer detected. The CMS then ceases jamming but continues to receive and analyze radar signals. This CMS is designed for the Special Electronics Mission Aircraft (SEMA) and the Special Operations Aircraft (SOA). It has programmable modules, covers a broader frequency range than the (V)1 CMS and has built-in preplanned product improvement capabilities. This system has been transitioned to Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). The CECOM point of contact is Mr. Charles Prattis, DSN 992-2308.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS::
The AN/ALQ-136(V)2 CMS consists of three types of line replaceable units (LRUs). These LRUs include one receiver/transmitter (RT) assembly, one control indicator assembly and four antennas. The RT assembly utilizes state-of-the-art gate array and gallium arsenide lightweight circuit boards. The total system weight is 72 pounds.
THREAT COVERAGE:
The AN/ALQ-136(V)2 CMS is programmed to respond to the pulse radar signals of the most critical threat weapon system anticipated to be encountered by SEMA and SOA in a hostile environment. It can operate against multiple threat weapons systems simultaneously.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY:
RC-12, MH-47E, MH-60K, EH-60A
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT:
| TS-4391 | Test Set (AVUM) |
| TS-3615A | Bench Test Set (AVIM) |
LIN:C20722
GENERAL:
The AN/ALQ-136(V)2 CMS is an airborne, automatic, electronic radar jammer designed to defeat/degrade the tracking capability of hostile threat pulse radars. When threat signals are identified and verified, jamming automatically begins and continues until the threat radar signal is no longer detected. The CMS then ceases jamming but continues to receive and analyze radar signals. This CMS is designed for the Special Electronics Mission Aircraft (SEMA) and the Special Operations Aircraft (SOA). It has programmable modules, covers a broader frequency range than the (V)1 CMS and has built-in preplanned product improvement capabilities. This system has been transitioned to Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). The CECOM point of contact is Mr. Charles Prattis, DSN 992-2308.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS::
The AN/ALQ-136(V)5 CMS consists of one receiver/transmitter assembly and two different antennas. The operator control unit, designed to operate both the AN/ALQ-136(V)5 CMS and the AN/ALQ-144(V)3 or AN/ALQ-144A(V)3 Infrared (IR) Jammers, is provided as part of the AN/ALQ-144(V)3 or AN/ALQ-144A(V)1 IR Jammers. The total system weight is 47.4 pounds.
THREAT COVERAGE:
The AN/ALQ-136(V)5 CMS is programmed to respond to the pulse radar signals of the most critical threat weapon systems anticipated to be encountered by the attack helicopter in the hostile environment.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY:
AH-64A/D
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT:
| TS-3614 | Flight Line Test Set (AVUM) |
| TS-3615 | Bench Test Set (AVIM) |
LIN:C20472
GENERAL:
The AN/ALQ-162(V)2 CMS provides automatic radar jamming against surface-to-air and airborne intercept missiles that use continuous wave (CW) radars for guidance. When the CW signals detected by the CMS are validated, jamming is initiated. The specific action taken by the CMS is determined by the jamming thresholds programmed into the CMS. This system has been transitioned to the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). The CECOM point of contact is Mr. Ira Canty, DSN 992-2550.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS::
The AN/ALQ-162(V)2 CMS consists of one receiver/transmitter, one control unit and two identical antennas. The total system weight is 42 pounds.
THREAT COVERAGE:
The AN/ALQ-162(V)2 CMS is reprogrammable through the user data module and is programmed to respond to the CW signals of the most critical threat weapon systems anticipated to be encountered by the EH-60A in a hostile environment.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY:
EH-60A
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT:
| SM-756/APR-44 | Simulator (AVUM) |
LIN:Z19559
GENERAL:
The AN/ALQ-162(V)3 CMS provides automatic radar jamming against surface-to-air and airborne intercept missiles that use continuous wave (CW) radars for guidance. When the CW signals detected by the CMS are validated, jamming is initiated. The specific action taken by the CMS is determined by the jamming thresholds programmed into the CMS. This system has been transitioned to the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). The CECOM point of contact is Mr. Ira Canty, DSN 992-2550.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS::
The AN/ALQ-162(V)3 CMS consists of one receiver/transmitter and two identical antennas. The total system weight is 42 pounds.
THREAT COVERAGE:
The AN/ALQ-162(V)3 CMS is reprogrammable and is programmed to respond to the CW signals of the most critical threat weapon systems anticipated to be encountered by the RC-12 and MH-60K in a hostile environment.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY:
RC-12K/N/P, MH-60K
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT:
| SM-756/APR-44 | Simulator (AVUM) |
LIN:TBD
GENERAL:
The AN/ALQ-162(V)4 CMS provides automatic radar jamming against surface-to-air and airborne intercept missiles that use continuous wave (CW) radars for guidance. When the CW signals detected by the CMS are validated, jamming is initiated. The specific action taken by the CMS is determined by the jamming thresholds programmed into the CMS. This system has been transitioned to the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). The CECOM point of contact is Mr. Ira Canty, DSN 992-2550.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS::
The AN/ALQ-162(V)4 CMS consists of one receiver/transmitter and one antenna. The total system weight is 41 pounds.
THREAT COVERAGE:
The AN/ALQ-162(V)4 CMS is reprogrammable and is programmed to respond to the CW signals of the most critical threat weapon systems anticipated to be encountered by the MH-47E in a hostile environment.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY:
MH-47E
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT:
| SM-756/APR-44 | Simulator (AVUM) |
LIN:D20060
GENERAL:
The M-130 General Purpose Dispenser dispenses chaff and is manually activated and electrically operated. The chaff, combined with maneuvers, provides protection against radar directed anti-aircraft weapon systems. This system has been transitioned to Armament and Chemical Acquisition and Logistics Activity (ACALA). The ACALA point of contact is Ms. Brenda Katz, DSN 793-3758.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS::
The M-130 Dispenser consists of a dispenser assembly, payload module assembly, electronics module and dispenser control panel. The system is designed to dispense 30 M-1 chaff cartridges (NSN 5865-01-048-2137) from helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. The total system weight is 25 pounds.
THREAT COVERAGE:
When dispensing chaff, the M-130 allows the aircraft time to maneuver out of the beam of radar used with anti-aircraft weapons.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY:
AH-1F, AH-64A/D, UH-60A/L/Q, EH-60A, RC-12, OV-1D, RV-1D, MH-47E, MH-60K
SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT:
| M91 | Test Set, Electronic System (Flight Line/AVUM) |
| M92 | Test Set, Electronic Systems (AVUM/AVIM) |