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| Wavelength | 10 cm |
| Pulse width |
0.3 microseconds |
| Pulse repetition frequency |
1500 Hz |
| Power | 50 kW |
| Range | 40,000 yards (36600 m) against battleships and cruisers 10,000 yards (9100 m) against submarines Minimum range 200 yards (180 m) |
| Antenna |
2'6" x 1'3" (76.2cm x 38.1cm) parabolic section |
| Scope |
5" A scope PPI |
| Accuracy | 15 yards (14 m) 3 mils |
| Resolution | 120 yards (110 m) 6 degrees |
| Antenna weight |
425 lbs 193 kg |
| Production |
Appeared late in the war |
The Mark 27 was a fire control radar that took the place of optical range finders atop battleship fire control towers. It was developed from the Mark 3 but was much more compact.
References
Burr (2011; accessed 2013-2-5)The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia © 2013 by Kent G. Budge. Index
