Thursday, November 20, 2008

AN/AQS-18

AN/AQS-18A

Also Known As
AN/AQS-18(V)3

Origin
United States of America

Applications
SH-2G Super Seasprite
SH-3 Sea King
SH-60B Seahawk
Super Lynx

Description: The AN/AQS-18A is a dipping sonar intended for rotary-wing aircraft applications. Its primary function is detecting and tracking submerged submarines. AQS-18A has been integrated into SH-2 Seasprite, SH-3 Sea King and SH-60 LAMPS III helicopters.

Operators

see operators map

Taiwan

AN/AQS-18(V)3

United States of America

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008

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