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| Wavelength | 10 cm |
| Power |
2.9 kW |
| Range | 18 miles (29 km) submarine 40 miles (65 km) light cruiser 90 miles (145 km) coastline |
| Antenna |
Parabolic |
| Scope |
PPI on SCR-517-B and ASC-1 B scope on other models |
| Weight |
600 lbs 270 kg |
| Production |
108 sets |
The SCR-520 was an airborne surface search radar derived from SCR-520. Also known as ASC-1, it was intended for patrol bombers and included IFF capability. It also could home on an AN/CPN-6 radar repeater.
References
FTP-217 (1943-8-1; accessed 2012-11-13)
Wildenberg (accessed 2011-5-10)
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