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). The original antenna of Type 751 radar was parabolic, and later a slotted array was also developed in the later production stage. The maximum range is 48 nautical miles, and it utilizes a 31 cm display. The radar can be integrated to electronic support measures and IFF. To support the urgent production need,

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3rd Radio Factory was also tasked with the production. By the end of production run in June 1983, 1117 sets have been produced by Shanghai 4th Radio Factory and another 228 were produced by Qingdao 3rd Radio Factory. Type 751 radar utilized vacuum tubes.

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