Nightfighter for the USAF: you're in charge

[wuzak]

Which radar do you have in mind - SCR-720 or SCR-540?
Would the SCR-720 fit in a Bf-110?

SCR-540/AI Mk IV

 

[GrauGeist]

They did trial fit the SCR-540 in a P-38 "swordfish"...

 

[wuzak]

Could a P-38 be used as a single seat nightfighter? Or is that too much to ask of the pilot?

 

[GrauGeist]

Could a P-38 be used as a single seat nightfighter? Or is that too much to ask of the pilot?

It would be possible, but by the time the AIA and AN/APS-6 radar units came into service, the P-61 (and A-20/P-70) were in use with the USAAF.

 

[gjs238]

OK, so what's the consensus?