Antenna and transmitter-receiver rotator/drive for MKM-5, portable ground surveillance radar for detection of individuals, vehicles and low flying targets.
Original drive used by the US military from 1966 until early 2000’s, designated AB-992A/PPS-5.
Used by the IDF during the War of Attrition (1967-1970), the Yom Kippur War (1973), the Peace for Galilee War (1982), and the Security Zone Conflict (1982-2000).
The original unit scanned sectors of 30, 60, 90 and 110 degrees. The improved version scans sectors of 90, 180, 270 and 360 degrees.
Manufactured by AIL, Division of Cutler-Hammer, USA.
Modification done by Signal Corps Maintenance Depot.
