Type 16/24
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: Type 16
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| frequency: | 192 … 209 MHz
(VHF-band) |
| pulse repetition time (PRT): | |
| pulse repetition frequency (PRF): | 300 … 540 Hz |
| pulsewidth (τ): | 3.5 or 8 µs |
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| peak power: | 80 … 100 kW |
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Type 16/24
AMES Type 16 is operating in the VHF-band radar used by the Royal Airforce to direct fighter operations. It is composed of a Type 7 GCI radar and a co-mounted parabolic antenna with a diameter of 24 feet.
The Type 24 used a 30 feet parabolic array mounted on the Type 7 rotation gear.