Description
The Würzburg radar was a pivotal German ground-based tracking system used extensively during World War II by the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine. Developed by Telefunken and introduced in 1940, it operated in the low-UHF band at around 560 MHz and was capable of detecting aircraft up to 70 km away with a precision of ±15 metres. Over 4,000 units were produced in various models, including the transportable Würzburg A and the larger, stationary Würzburg-Riese, which featured a 7.5-metre parabolic dish for enhanced resolution.
Initially designed for artillery gun-laying, the radar evolved to support air defence, guiding night fighters and tracking Allied bombers. The system’s effectiveness prompted British countermeasures, culminating in Operation Biting (1942), where components of a Würzburg radar were captured. This intelligence led to the development of radar jamming techniques such as “Window” chaff and “Carpet” noise jammers.
Despite its relatively short range, the Würzburg radar’s accuracy made it a cornerstone of Germany’s air defence network. Its deployment on ships like the Nachtjagdleitschiff TOGO marked one of the earliest uses of naval radar platforms.
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