I have two questions related to the Ground-directed bombing (GDB) systems:
(1) Were the radar-based Ground-directed bombing (GDB) systems used during the Cold War in the European Theater? I mean something like the AN/MSQ-77 or similar? If yes, which aircraft were fitted with equipment to receive the signals originating from these systems?
(2) The F-100D Super Sabres were fitted with the MA-3 fire control system, which could be characterized with a rather poor performance. However, that system was supplemented by the APW-11A command radar and the APA-90 command indicator, which displayed the instructions to the pilot. Similar system was also used on the B-57C and B-57C. What kind of equipment was used on the ground to send command signals to the APW-11A-equipped aircraft?
(1) Were the radar-based Ground-directed bombing (GDB) systems used during the Cold War in the European Theater? I mean something like the AN/MSQ-77 or similar? If yes, which aircraft were fitted with equipment to receive the signals originating from these systems?
(2) The F-100D Super Sabres were fitted with the MA-3 fire control system, which could be characterized with a rather poor performance. However, that system was supplemented by the APW-11A command radar and the APA-90 command indicator, which displayed the instructions to the pilot. Similar system was also used on the B-57C and B-57C. What kind of equipment was used on the ground to send command signals to the APW-11A-equipped aircraft?
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