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==Features== |
==Features== |
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The AN/APG-80 system is described as "agile beam", and can perform air-to-air, search-and-track, air-to-ground targeting and aircraft terrain-following functions simultaneously and for multiple targets. As an AESA system utilizing NG's fourth-generation transmitter/receiver technologies, it has a higher reliability and twice the range of older, mechanically-scanned [[AN/APG-68]] radar systems.<ref name=f16net1/><ref name=fg1/> |
The AN/APG-80 system is described as "agile beam", and can perform air-to-air, search-and-track, air-to-ground targeting and aircraft terrain-following functions simultaneously and for multiple targets. As an AESA system utilizing NG's fourth-generation transmitter/receiver technologies, it has a higher reliability and twice the range of older, mechanically-scanned [[AN/APG-68]] radar systems.<ref name=f16net1/><ref name=fg1/> |
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It consists of about 1000 TRMs. The APG-80 is designed to search continuously for and track multiple targets within the forward hemisphere of the aircraft. As a result of increased operational flexibility, pilots will be able to simultaneously perform air-to-air search-and-track, air-to-ground targeting and aircraft terrain-following. Energetic ranges of target detection against it RCS is tabulated be low;<ref>{{Cite web|title=AN/APG-80 - Radartutorial|url=https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/08.airborne/karte020.en.html|access-date=2020-10-01|website=www.radartutorial.eu|language=en}}</ref> |
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!Example |
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!Radar Cross-Section |
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!Range |
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|<abbr>AA-missile</abbr> |
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|0.0001 m² |
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|> 11 km |
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|stealth fighter |
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|0.001 m² |
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|> 20 km |
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|cruise missile |
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|0.1 m² |
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|> 62 km |
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|classic fighter |
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|1.0 m² |
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|> 110 km |
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|bomber |
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|5.0 m² |
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|> 165 km |
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|passenger aircraft |
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|10.0 m² |
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|> 195 km |
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Table 1: Energetic ranges of target detection |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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The United Arab Emirates funded the entire $3 billion Block 60 development costs, including the AN/APG-80, which is the operational core of the aircraft. According to press reports quoted by ''Flight International'', this is "the first time the US has sold a better aircraft overseas than its own forces fly".<ref name=fg1/> Developmental flight tests were performed on Northrop Grumman's highly modified [[BAC One-Eleven|BAC 1-11]] |
The United Arab Emirates funded the entire $3 billion Block 60 development costs, including the AN/APG-80, which is the operational core of the aircraft. According to press reports quoted by ''Flight International'', this is "the first time the US has sold a better aircraft overseas than its own forces fly".<ref name=fg1/> Developmental flight tests were performed on Northrop Grumman's highly modified [[BAC One-Eleven|BAC 1-11]] test bed aircraft, based at [[Baltimore]].<ref name=f16net1/> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 10:31, 1 October 2020
The AN/APG-80 is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) system designed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman for use on the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft.[1] It was originally designed to be included on the F-16C/D Block 60 Desert Falcon aircraft ordered by the United Arab Emirates, subsequently reclassified as the F-16E/F Block 60 Desert Falcons; first deliveries were made in 2003.[2][3]
Features
The AN/APG-80 system is described as "agile beam", and can perform air-to-air, search-and-track, air-to-ground targeting and aircraft terrain-following functions simultaneously and for multiple targets. As an AESA system utilizing NG's fourth-generation transmitter/receiver technologies, it has a higher reliability and twice the range of older, mechanically-scanned AN/APG-68 radar systems.[2][3]
It consists of about 1000 TRMs. The APG-80 is designed to search continuously for and track multiple targets within the forward hemisphere of the aircraft. As a result of increased operational flexibility, pilots will be able to simultaneously perform air-to-air search-and-track, air-to-ground targeting and aircraft terrain-following. Energetic ranges of target detection against it RCS is tabulated be low;[4]
| Example | Radar Cross-Section | Range |
|---|---|---|
| AA-missile | 0.0001 m² | > 11 km |
| stealth fighter | 0.001 m² | > 20 km |
| cruise missile | 0.1 m² | > 62 km |
| classic fighter | 1.0 m² | > 110 km |
| bomber | 5.0 m² | > 165 km |
| passenger aircraft | 10.0 m² | > 195 km |
Table 1: Energetic ranges of target detection
Development
The United Arab Emirates funded the entire $3 billion Block 60 development costs, including the AN/APG-80, which is the operational core of the aircraft. According to press reports quoted by Flight International, this is "the first time the US has sold a better aircraft overseas than its own forces fly".[3] Developmental flight tests were performed on Northrop Grumman's highly modified BAC 1-11 test bed aircraft, based at Baltimore.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "AN/APG-80 description page" Archived January 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Northrop Grumman
- ^ a b c Vanhastel, Stefaan (August 27, 2003)"Northrop Grumman delivers first AN/APG-80 radar for F-16 Block 60" f-16.net
- ^ a b c "Dubai 2007: UAE shows off its most advanced Falcons " Flightglobal.com, November 11, 2007
- ^ "AN/APG-80 - Radartutorial". www.radartutorial.eu. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
External links
- "Active Electronically Steered Arrays" from Air Power Australia (AESA background information)
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