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 battleship at a range of at night. " Kirishima" was set aflame, suffered a number of explosions, and was scuttled by her crew. She had been hit by at least nine rounds out of 75 fired (12% hit rate).