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Radomes and radar capability concealment

A dome could make an early three-dimensional radar's detailed capabilities harder to observe.

Question

Would housing the early Type 988 Anglo-Dutch three-dimensional radar in a dome make it harder to counter?

Short answer

Potentially; the value depends on the radar, but a radome can conceal important details of its capability.

Notes

The value of a dome depends on the radar and what its operators need from the installation. A radome can hide details of an antenna and make its capabilities harder to assess. That concealment could matter for an early Anglo-Dutch three-dimensional set. The assessment remains conditional and does not claim that a dome would guarantee protection from countermeasures.