TA-KU A. A NEW VARIENT OF THE MOON SERIES RADARS.

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05698A000200020066-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 21, 2011
• Sequence Number: 66
• Publication Date: August 20, 1975
• Content Type: MISC

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TITLE/SIGNIFICANCE:
Ta-ku A, a new varient of the MOON Series radars.
COMMENT: A probable modification of the MOON FACE radar designated Ta-ku A by NPIC, has
been identified at five active AW radar sites and one electronics test facility in north
central China. The Ta-ku A radar is ramidal-shaped and stands a maximum 25X1
from the ground. The maximum widt The antenna is composed of 12 anter25X1
segments arranged in three stepped bays. The placement of the overall antenna relative
to the ground, the antenna mast, and the support frame has varied slightly among the
sites where the rAf1Ar J S Cjnn1 nuPlj
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Five AW radar sites and one
electronics facility in north
central China.
DISCLAIMER - This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator
at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator.
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