AN/SPY-6 radar
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The AN/SPY-6 radar is a next-generation, modular, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system for U.S. Navy warships, designed to provide significantly enhanced air and missile defense detection, tracking, and discrimination capabilities.
All labels observed (8)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| AN/SPY-6 (in newer variants) | 1 |
| AN/SPY-6 radar canonical | 1 |
| AN/SPY-6(V)1 | 1 |
| AN/SPY-6(V)2 | 1 |
| AN/SPY-6(V)3 | 1 |
| AN/SPY-6(V)4 | 1 |
| AN/SPY-6(V)5 | 1 |
| AN/SPY-6(V)6 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T12753567 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: AN/SPY-6 radar Context triple: [Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, uses, AN/SPY-6 radar]
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A.
AN/SPY-1F radar
The AN/SPY-1F radar is a compact, multi-function, phased-array naval radar system used on smaller warships for advanced air and missile defense.
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B.
AN/SPY-1D(V) phased array radar
The AN/SPY-1D(V) is an advanced naval phased array radar system used in Aegis-equipped warships to provide long-range air and missile detection, tracking, and fire control.
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C.
AN/APG-77 AESA radar
The AN/APG-77 is an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system designed to give the F-22 Raptor superior long-range detection, tracking, and low-probability-of-intercept capabilities.
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D.
AN/TPY-2 radar
The AN/TPY-2 radar is a high-resolution, X-band, phased-array missile defense radar used for detecting, tracking, and discriminating ballistic missile threats.
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E.
AN/APG-79 AESA radar
The AN/APG-79 is an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system used on modern U.S. Navy fighter and electronic attack aircraft, providing high-resolution targeting, situational awareness, and electronic warfare capabilities.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: AN/SPY-6 radar Target entity description: The AN/SPY-6 radar is a next-generation, modular, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system for U.S. Navy warships, designed to provide significantly enhanced air and missile defense detection, tracking, and discrimination capabilities.
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A.
AN/SPY-1F radar
The AN/SPY-1F radar is a compact, multi-function, phased-array naval radar system used on smaller warships for advanced air and missile defense.
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B.
AN/SPY-1D(V) phased array radar
The AN/SPY-1D(V) is an advanced naval phased array radar system used in Aegis-equipped warships to provide long-range air and missile detection, tracking, and fire control.
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C.
AN/APG-77 AESA radar
The AN/APG-77 is an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system designed to give the F-22 Raptor superior long-range detection, tracking, and low-probability-of-intercept capabilities.
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D.
AN/TPY-2 radar
The AN/TPY-2 radar is a high-resolution, X-band, phased-array missile defense radar used for detecting, tracking, and discriminating ballistic missile threats.
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E.
AN/APG-79 AESA radar
The AN/APG-79 is an advanced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system used on modern U.S. Navy fighter and electronic attack aircraft, providing high-resolution targeting, situational awareness, and electronic warfare capabilities.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
active electronically scanned array radar
ⓘ
air and missile defense radar ⓘ naval radar system ⓘ |
| abbreviation | RMA ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| designedFor |
U.S. Navy warships
ⓘ
linked to:
United States Navy ships
air and missile defense ⓘ ballistic missile defense ⓘ surface and air search ⓘ |
| domain |
air and missile defense
ⓘ
naval warfare ⓘ |
| feature |
digital beamforming
ⓘ
gallium nitride technology ⓘ modular design ⓘ multi-mission operation ⓘ open architecture ⓘ scalable architecture ⓘ |
| hasCapability |
counter-stealth detection
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electronic protection ⓘ simultaneous air and missile tracking ⓘ target detection ⓘ target discrimination ⓘ target tracking ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
AN/SPY-6(V)1
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linked to:
AN/SPY-6 radar
AN/SPY-6(V)2 ⓘ
linked to:
AN/SPY-6 radar
AN/SPY-6(V)3 ⓘ
linked to:
AN/SPY-6 radar
AN/SPY-6(V)4 ⓘ
linked to:
AN/SPY-6 radar
AN/SPY-6(V)5 ⓘ
linked to:
AN/SPY-6 radar
AN/SPY-6(V)6 ⓘ
linked to:
AN/SPY-6 radar
|
| intendedPlatform |
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Flight III
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linked to:
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer
DDG-51 Flight III ⓘ aircraft carriers ⓘ amphibious assault ships ⓘ future surface combatants ⓘ |
| introducedFor | next-generation surface combatants ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Raytheon Missiles & Defense
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linked to:
Raytheon Company
Raytheon Technologies ⓘ
linked to:
Raytheon Company
|
| notableFor |
integration with Aegis Baseline 10
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modular scalable radar arrays ⓘ significantly increased sensitivity over legacy radars ⓘ |
| operator | United States Navy ⓘ |
| partOf |
Aegis Combat System
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linked to:
AEGIS combat system
|
| replaces |
AN/SPY-1 radar
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linked to:
AN/SPY-1D(V) phased array radar
|
| serviceBranch | United States Navy ⓘ |
| status |
being fielded
ⓘ
in production ⓘ |
| technology | active electronically scanned array ⓘ |
| usesComponent | Radar Modular Assembly ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: AN/SPY-6 radar Description of subject: The AN/SPY-6 radar is a next-generation, modular, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system for U.S. Navy warships, designed to provide significantly enhanced air and missile defense detection, tracking, and discrimination capabilities.
Referenced by (8)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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linked to: AN/SPY-6 radar