The Type 381 ( NATO reporting name: Rice Screen) is a 3D G-band air search

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developed by the

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. It was the first modern air search radar fitted to a People's Liberation Army Navy warship, the Type 053K frigate ''

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Variants

*Type 381A (NATO reporting name: Rice Screen) *Type 381C (NATO reporting name: Rice Shield)

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* * * {{cite book , editor-last=Saunders , editor-first=Stephan , title=Jane's Fighting Ships 2009-2010 , publisher=Jane's Information Group , date=2009 , isbn=978-0-7106-2888-6 Sea radars Military radars of the People's Republic of China