SCR-270

IEEE Band

I Band

NATO Band

A Band

Exact Frequency

106 MHz

Angular Accuracy

1 degree

Description:

Six-vehicle mobile, long wave early warning aircraft detector. Azimuth and range supplied. Set is equipped with "A" scope.

Use:

To establish a screen of warning which provides information of approaching aircraft as early as possible but with a sacrifice of accuracy in range, azimuth and elevation. IFF equipment RC-150 is used.

Performance/Siting

Maximum range on a single bomber flying at indicated heights, when set is on a flat sea level site:

20 miles on target at 1,000 ft
50 miles on target at 5,000 ft
100 miles on target at 20,000 ft
110 miles on target at 25,000 ft

Set should be sited at a height between 100' and 1000' above an unobstructed reflecting surface.

Transportability:

Complete set is carried in 6 vehicles, the largest of which measures 30'4" x 9'10" x 8'. Total weight of shipment is 101,790 lbs; total volume 11,485 cu. ft.

Installation:

Operates from trucks in which mounted. Can be placed in operation about 6 hours after arrival at site.

Personnel:

Seven men comprise operating crew. For 24 hour operation about 50 men are required to run radar, communication radio, and camp.

Power:

15.3 KW, supplied by PE-74, 25 KVA gasoline-driven generator, having fixed consumption of 4 gal. per hour, non-leaded gasoline.