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| Wavelength |
150 cm (Models 1-3) 200 cm (Model 4) |
| Pulse width |
5 microseconds |
| Pulse
repetition frequency |
1000 Hz (Models 1-3) 250 Hz (Model 4) |
| Peak power |
10 kW |
| Range | 8 nautical miles (15 km) on submarine 30 nautical miles (60 km) on large warships 55 nautical miles (100 km) on fleet |
| Antenna |
Model 1 and 3: 3 Yagis mounted on nose and wings Model 2: 1-element Yagi on nose and 2x2 array on each side of fuselage Model 4: 4-element Yagi in nose, 2x2 array on each side of fuselage |
| Display |
A scope |
| Production: | 900 of Model 1 and 2 from 1943-9 About 300 Model 3 and, from 1945-6, Model 4 |
The Taki-1 was the Japanese Army's airborne radar, also known as Kijo-yo Dempa Keikai-ka. It was originally intended for use in heavy bombers. Only Models 2 and 4 saw extensive operational use. Models 1-3 were very similar in design.
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