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| Wavelength |
3 cm |
| Pulse width |
0.5 microseconds |
| Pulse repetition frequency |
1350 Hz |
| Scan rate |
13 rpm in search mode 50 scans per minute in sector scan mode |
| Power |
1 kW |
| Range |
15 nautical miles (28 km) on harbor buoys
40 nautical miles (74 km) on 5000-ton ship 95 nautical miles (176 km) on large coastal city Minimum range 200 yards (180 m) |
| Antenna |
Parabolic |
| Scope |
PPI |
| Accuracy |
Range accuracy 1%. Bombing accuracy 440 yards (400m) |
| Weight |
370 lbs 168 kg |
The AN/APQ-13 "Mickey" airborne bombing radar was a refinement of H2X complete with an impact predictor used in the B-29 Superfortress. Its greatest failing was a lack of resolution, which limited its use to large, distinct targets.
References
"Development of Airborne Armamament 1910-1961" (1961-10; accessed 2011-11-30)
radar.tpub.com (1965-12-16; accessed 2013-2-18)
U.S. Air Force TM-11-487C-1 (1965; accessed 2011-11-30)
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