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Revision as of 18:59, 29 December 2024 by Wiiformii (talk | contribs) (Typo fixing, typo(s) fixed: U.S → U.S.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The AN/SQS-35 was a United States Navy surface ship independent, towed variable depth sonar system (IVDS) developed by the Naval Underwater Sound Laboratory the EDO Corporation.
Capabilities
The AN/SQS-35 could function under 3 primary modes, with 'search' and 'attack' (active) and 'listen' (passive) modes available to it. The sonar system utilized 3 target displays, two PPIs and a classification recorder, and provided ships mounted with the towed array with the capability to search the 13 kHz high-frequency band at variable depths, including below the layer or depths of up to 180 meters. The sonar could maintain a maximum power output of 30 kW and a range of 12,000 yards or approximately 11 km.
Variants
- SQS-35J - Japanese produced version
- SQS-36 - Hull Mounted version
- SQS-38 - Solid-State version
Specifications
- Operating frequency: 13 kHz
- Peak frequency: 14.1 kHz (SQS-36)
- Array height: 1.6 m (5'2")
- Array diameter: 4.8 m (15'7")
- Beams: 12 preformed RDT beams
Ships
The AN/SQS-35 and it's variants were mounted in the U.S. Navy's Knox Class Frigates, the U.S. Hamilton-class coast guard cutters, as well as the JMSDF's Shirane class and Tikatasuki class destroyers.
See also
References
- ^ "AN/SQS-35 and AN/SQR-18A". 20 September 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "AN/SQS-35 IVDS Sonar". man.fas.org. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Polmar, Norman (July 1981). "The U. S. Navy: Sonars, Part I". Retrieved 29 December 2024.