The AN/SPG-62 is a continuous wave fire-control radar developed by the United States, and it is currently deployed on warships equipped with the Aegis Combat System.
The antenna is mechanically steered,[4] uses a parabolic reflector,[5] and operates at 8 to 12 GHz (X Band).
The SPG-62's role in Aegis fire control is to illuminate targets in the terminal interception phase.
This accomplishes four things: Because illumination is only needed for the last few seconds prior to interception,[4] a ship can have more semi-active SAMs in the air than it has SPG-62s.
In the event of a saturation attack, the Aegis Combat System can time-share each AN/SPG-62 to serve multiple semi-active interceptors in the air at once.