What radar might replace Vanguard's Type 960, 293, and 277 sets in an imagined 1980s refit?
Short answerA plausible refit would draw from equipment already developed for Bristol and the Type 42 line, with a mix around Type 1022, Type 996, and Type 909 illuminators.
NotesThe proposed refit preserves the specialized fire-control sets for the fifteen-inch and 5.25-inch guns while replacing the older search and height-finding equipment. Adapting radars associated with HMS Bristol and Type 42 destroyers would be more credible than inventing a unique battleship-only family. The physical installation would still require major work, but the supply and training chain would rest on systems the Navy already operated.