Above and below : Two views of the AN/APS-38 radar as seen on May 13, 2009 at the Marsh Aviation facility at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. (Photos by David D. Jackson. Used with permission)

A collection of APS-38 radars at the Marsh Aviation facility. The purpose of those diagonal outcroppings on the surface of the radome is purely aerodynamic.  It reduces drag on the radome.  (Photo by David D. Jackson)

Looking forward from the belly access door. This is the APS-38 radar in the retracted position. (Photo by Jerry Proc)

LISTING OF APS-38 COMPONENTS

RT-282/APS APS-38 RF Unit, 50 KW-Pk
RT-575*/ APS-38B RF Unit
AM-938/ APS-38B Amp-Synch.
AS-567/APS-33B APS-38 Antenna Dish
C-1204/ APS-38 Control-Indicator
CN-244/ APS-38 Volt-Reg.
F-208/  APS-38 CRT Filter
IP-224A/ APS-38
IP-225/ APS-38B Az-Range Ind.
MD-60C/APS-31 APS-38 Modulator
MT-447A/APS-31 APS-38 Mount for SN-275/
MT-1198/ APS-38 Mount for IP-225/
MX-1466/ APS-38 Scope Visor
PP-1050/ APS-38 PS
RE-142/ APS-38B Relay Unit
SN-275/ APS-38 Synch.

Contributors and Credits:

1) David D Jackson . E-mail    <david.dwight.jackson(at)comcast.net>
                                     Web:     http://www.s2ftracker.com/marshphotos.htm
2) APS-38 component listing:   http://pages.cthome.net/fwc/APS-RAD.HTM
3) Ruben van der Mark <ruben_van.der_mark(at)hotmail.com>

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