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| Wavelength | 3 cm |
| Pulse Width | 0.3 microsecond |
| Pulse Repetition Frequency
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1500 Hz |
| Power | 30 kW |
| Range | 8 nautical miles (15 km) on battleship 3 nautical miles (6 km) on submarine |
| Scope |
A scope |
| Accuracy | 15 yards/5 degrees 14 meters/5 degrees |
| Resolution | 80 yards/20 degrees 70 meters/20 degrees |
| Production: | 254 from 1944-7 |
ST was a submarine periscope
radar used for accurate range determination for fire control. It could
also be used for search but lacked bearing accuracy. All were equipped
with an A-display only.
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