Type 342 Radar

Type 342 radar is a Chinese fire control radar for HQ-61 SAM, and since has been retired from active service from Chinese navy (PLAN) when HQ-61 SAM is replaced by more advanced SAM systems.

Type 342 is a centimeter wave, mono-pulse tracking radar for HQ-61 SAM.

The radar was installed on Type 053K Jiangdong class frigate.

[1] Each radar is capable of engage a single target, and a maximum of three Type 342 radars can be installed on Type 053K frigate.

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