Pacific Eagles Database

SCR-270

Device type Air search
Platform Land
Nation United States
Designer
Manufacturer
Production
Wavelength 3m
Frequency 100MHz
Peak power
Pulse rate (PRF)
Antenna
Scope

Images

SCR-270 on Okinawa

This set of SCR 270 D radar, operated by the 2nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion on Okinawa, Ryukyu Retto, had a range of 132 nautical miles. 7 July 1945.

Mount Surabachi Highway

Mt Surabachi Highway, which serves radar and gun installations was constructed by the Seabees on Iwo Jima Island in April 1945. Tents and quonsets are part of the 7th Fighter COmmand Headquarters. (SCR-270)

SCR-270 on Baker Island

SCR 270-D Early Warning Radar set being assembled. Note two Consolidated B-24 "Liberators" flying overhead. Baker Island.

SCR-270 on Baker Island

SCR 270-D radar Early Warning set being assembled, Baker Island

SCR-270 on Baker Island

SCR- 270-D Early Warning Radar set being assembled on Baker Island