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TABLE 2 ESTIMATED RADAR INTERCEPT RANGES, USS ESSEX AND BRIGADE B-26's, 19 APRIL 1961 Height of Intercept Range Time Required Aircraft (Statute miles) * B-26 t s to (Feet) reach ESSEX** (Minutes) 100 28 7 200 32 8 ,', 500 45 12 1,500 68 18 2,000 76 20 3,000 90 23 5,000 113 30 10,000 " 154 -40 4 .... . - * Source: Department of the Navy, Sea Systems Command, 24 April 1979 (SEA 62X/EFW, Ser 81). u. ** Estimated average speed 230 mph. 286