Type 342 radar is a Chinese fire control radar for HQ-61 SAM, and since has been retired from active service from Chinese navy (PLAN) when HQ-61 SAM is replaced by more advanced SAM systems.
Type 342 is a centimeter wave, mono-pulse tracking radar for HQ-61 SAM. The radar was installed on Type 053K Jiangdong class frigate.[1] Each radar is capable of engage a single target, and a maximum of three Type 342 radars can be installed on Type 053K frigate.[1] Type 342 has been replaced by more advanced Type 345, as in the case onboard Type 053H2G frigate.