GD Vertex 214 MSSR Secondary Surveillance Radar

The Model 214 Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) is an Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (ATCRBS) antenna. The antenna operates in conjunction with the Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) to provide a rapid means of identifying beacon-equipped aircraft (IFF) on radar displays.

The SSR antenna is an integral part of the Air Traffic Control Beacon Interrogation (ATCBI) ground station equipment and offers improved performance and rugged design as a replacement for existing ATCBI (hog trough) type antennas.

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