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Old 04-13-09, 08:03 PM   #1
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Originally Posted by Torplexed View Post
To tell you the truth I don't think I've ever encountered any radar-equipped Japanese escorts. They didn't start getting fitted with radar until late in the war and from what I've read Japanese radar sets weren't too effective on small surface targets like subs. They do eventually get radar detectors that can tip them off to your presence if you're using it constantly.
The IJN gave priority for Radar to CV,BB,CA. Escorts were far down the list.

Some aircraft started getting sets in 1944,Jills,Judys,Bettys for example.
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