AN/SPG-55
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The AN/SPG-55 was a tracking / illumination radar for Terrier and Standard missiles. It was used for target tracking and Surface-to-air missile guidance on numerous ships including Belknap class cruisers, Leahy class cruisers and Farragut class destroyers. It was also used on the nuclear powered single units USS Long Beach (CGN-9), USS Bainbridge (CGN-25) and USS Truxtun (DLGN-35). The SPG-55 was part of the Mk 76 missile fire control system.
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- AN/SPG 55 - Original version supported Beam riding Terrier missiles.
- AN/SPG 55A - Supported Beam-riding and homing Terrier missiles
- AN/SPG 55B - Supported Beam-riding and homing Terrier missiles as well as newer Standard missiles.
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