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H2S

Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics

Figure 1: Radome covering the antenna H2S in a Halifax bomber (source: British Government)

Specifications of Lichtenstein C-1
frequency: 3.3 GHz
pulse repetition time (PRT):
pulse repetition frequency (PRF):
pulsewidth (τ):
receive time:
dead time:
peak power: 50 kW
average power:
instrumented range: 80 km
range resolution: ±300 m
accuracy:
beamwidth:
hits per scan:
antenna rotation: 60 rpm
MTBCF:
MTTR:

H2S

The H2S is an English onboard panorama radar (code name “Home Sweet Home”). It is fitted with a magnetron that produces a pulse power of P=50kW with a wave length of λ=9.1cm. Its parabola antenna has horizontal polarization and rotates at 60 rpm. The panorama image is projected on a CRT. At a test flight in October 1941 a test device developed for night fighter planes shows a recognizable image of Southampton.

In August 1942 the device was ready for production and its prompt installation in bombers is ordered. During the night of 30/31 January 1943 bombers equipped with H2S radar are used as scouts of the attack on Hamburg.