Type 285 radar explained

Country:United Kingdom
Introdate:1940
Type:Fire-control radar
Frequency:600 MHz
Beamwidth:
  • 18° (horizontal)
  • 43° (vertical)
Pulsewidth:2 μs
Altitude:15000feet
Precision:150yd
Power:25 kW

The Type 285 radar was a British naval anti-aircraft gunnery radar developed during the Second World War. The prototype was tested at sea aboard the escort destroyer in August 1940.[1]

TypeAerial outfitPeak power (kW)Frequency (MHz)Wavelength (cm)In service
285 25600501941
285M 150600501941
285P 150600501942

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Notes and References

  1. Campbell, p. 16