Night naval engagements at long range became feasible when radar data could be input to the rangekeeper. The effectiveness of this combination was demonstrated in November 1942 at the Third Battle of Savo Island when the engaged the Japanese battlecruiser at a range of at night. The Kirishima was set aflame, suffered a number of explosions, and was scuttled by her crew. She had been hit by nine rounds out of 75 fired (12% hit rate).