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Wavelength |
150 cm |
Pulse width |
2 microseconds |
Pulse repetition
frequency |
1000 Hz |
Power |
10 kW |
Range | 20 miles (30 km) aircraft |
Antenna |
Transmitter: Yagi Receiver: four horizontal Yagis in diamond array with screen reflector |
Accuracy | Poor |
Weight |
5500 lb 2500 kg |
Production | About 25 sets from 1943-1 |
The Tachi-2 was an improved version of the Tachi-1 that had poor altitude accuracy, but otherwise performed well.
References
Grunden (2005)
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