BQQ-5A/B Sphere (BQS-13)
Active
Passive
Spherical
sub
General
| Type |
Spherical |
| Platform |
sub |
| Frequency band |
LF-MF |
| Array type |
S |
| Max tracks |
16 |
Ranges
| Active range (km) |
4.3 |
| Passive range (km) |
3.4 |
Passive sonar
| Passive frequency |
5,000.0 |
| Passive DI (broad) |
35.7 |
| Passive DI (narrow) |
35.7 |
| Passive DT |
-13.0 |
| Display type |
waterfall |
Active sonar
| Active frequency |
5,000.0 |
| Source level |
208.0 |
| Active DI |
20.0 |
| Active DT |
24.0 |
| Display type |
ppi |
Capabilities
| LOFAR |
Yes |
| DEMON |
Yes |
| Narrow band |
Yes |
Physical
| Diameter (m) |
4.60 |
| Transducers |
360 |
Notes
| Remarks |
Early Los Angeles class and maybe some Sturgeons? |