Type 381 radar explained

The Type 381 (NATO reporting name: Rice Screen) is a 3D G-band air search radar developed by the People's Republic of China. It was the first modern air search radar fitted to a People's Liberation Army Navy warship, the Type 053K frigate Yingtan.

Variants

• Type 381A (NATO reporting name: Rice Screen)
• Type 381C (NATO reporting name: Rice Shield)

References

Sources

• Book: Sharpe . Richard . 1989 . Jane's Fighting Ships 1989-90 . Jane's Information Group . 978-0710608864.
• Book: Saunders . Stephan . Jane's Fighting Ships 2004-2005 . Jane's Information Group . 2004 . 0-7106-2623-1.
• Book: Saunders . Stephan . Jane's Fighting Ships 2009-2010 . Jane's Information Group . 2009 . 978-0-7106-2888-6.