China's much-hyped radars appear to have been of little help when the US launched its massive air assault against Venezuela

China's JY-27A radar didn't appear to be effective during the US raid on Venezuela.

US Air Force Photo

• Venezuela's Chinese air defense radars weren't game-changing during the US raid to capture Maduro.
• China has touted the effectiveness in combat of radars like its JY-27A.
• The lack of effect recently raises questions about both the radar and their operators.

Venezuela's military had Chinese-made anti-aircraft radars available when the US launched a surprise...