Talk:Type 348 Radar

message: I've read the discussion below and I'm still having trouble picturing how the HHQ-9 could possibly be guided by the Type 348 using the TVM method.  The Aster can use the Sampson because it is ARH in the terminal stages and doesn't need a more precise radar, while the Sampson used with an SM-2 needs a separate FCR in the end game because the SM-2 is SARH.  If the Type 348 is S-band, it CAN'T provide terminal stage illumination for the TVM-guided HHQ-9.  Either the missile or the radar has got to possess detailed tracking information, so if the HHQ-9 has no emitter and the Type 348 is S-band, you've got nothing other than the blind leading the blind.  IMO, if the Type 348 is S-band, there is no other choice than to conclude that the HHQ-9 is ARH.  Of course if the Type 348 is X-band, then the HHQ-9 can be anything.  I don't see how it could be any other way.  146.74.216.98 08:30, 9 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: TVM???

message: Normally, I'm not big on citations in pages other than important science and lit topics - I prefer people adding information, with citations being added later. But when the only Reference provided contradicts the article, one has to say something. At the very least find a webpage that supports what you said. Kazuaki Shimazaki 10:34, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Citations and comments

message: Jane's list this radar as the Type 382 and that the Type 348 as a fire-control radar. 
Any objections to redirect?
Type 348 has nothing to do with the SAPARS on Luyang II hulls. Type 348 is on Luyang 1 hulls and is the search and target acquisition radar associated with the LR66 fire control system for the Type 730 CIWS. Unlike Phalanx, which has integrated search and tracker, Type 730 only has integrated tracker and relies on mast head search for initial target acquisition. 
The SAPARS, designated H/LJG-346 is otherwise known as TYPE 346. It was originally believed that it would have been desigated Type 382 being a major 3D search system, and 382 would have been the next designator in the current sequence. However, it Type 346 also a target acquisition and weapon control system thus it get a weapon control designator.
I have yet to see anything to confirm its operating frequency band. Whilst I agree there are sound arguments for "believing" that it might function in NATO E/F-Band (old S-Band) there are equal arguments that suggest it might function in NATO G-Band (old C-Band), because that is a good compromise between range (S-band) and definition (I-Band). 
Editor of Jane's Fighting Ships has been advised.
John Wise Dec07  —Preceding unsigned comment added by John Wise (talk • contribs) 21:53, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Type 382 

message: The Type 348 system as installed on the Type 052C Luyang Class does not have any additional continuous wave illumination radars such as the AN/SPG-62 slaved to the AN/SPY-1.  Instead, additional fire control radars with continous wave illumination capability were installed separately, and they were linked to Type 348 radar via combat data systems.  The combat data system was needed because the Type 348 itself operates in the S - band thus lacking in accuracy for terminal guidance
OK, Where are the additional fire control radars stated in the above edit?
Among the possible approach is to utilize the Type 364 Radar as the primary search radar in an engagement scenario while the Type 348 to be use for fire control and missile guidance. But the obvious pitfall is the under utilizing advanced phased array system in a combat situation and a cheaper alternative of installing FCRs.
Koxinga CDF 03:44, 21 April 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Contradictions part 2