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 Cutler Hammer, AIL division, Deer Park, NY, USA.
Modification done by Signal Corps Maintenance Depot.
