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| Frequency |
17.5 kHz |
| Receiver gain |
120 decibels |
| Pulse repetition
interval |
2, 4, or 8 seconds |
| Power |
2 kW |
| Ranges |
1640-3300-6600 yards 1500m-3000m-6000m |
| Accuracy |
3 degrees |
| Resolution |
10 degrees |
| Weight |
4400 lbs 2000 kg |
| Production |
From 1942-4 |
The Japanese Type 93 Model 3 sonar
was a derivative of Model 1, which had been used on destroyers since 1933. It used a
retractable quartz projector for both transmission and reception and
had a nonretractable sound dome measuring 1.9m by 0.65m (6'3" by 2'2").
References
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