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FIGHTER RADARS
SPECIAL REPORT
2010

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elcome to Flightglobal Insight’s Fighter Radars Special Report 2010, brought to you in association with
W Raytheon. Prepared using data from Flightglobal’s MiliCAS database, plus information gathered by Flight
International journalists and material from manufacturer’s product data, the report provides an overview of one
of the most vital elements of a new-generation combat aircraft: the fire control radar.

Avionics equipment typically accounts for around one-third of the total purchase cost of a new fighter, and with
budget pressures currently being felt more acutely than ever by many, buyers are demanding greater capability,
improved reliability and reduced operating costs from such systems.

In the fighter radar business area, the recent rise of active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology offers
the potential to satisfy such demands. Comprising hundreds of transmit/receive (T/R) modules, each acting
like individual radars, the AESA holds the promise of delivering improved performance, but with minimum main-
tenance demands. Such sensors could last for the entire service life of a fighter, with the small percentage of
individual modules that will fail over this time to have no or little effect on overall system performance: a trait
referred to as “graceful degradation”.

Crucially, industry officials now believe that AESA technology has reached a point where systems can cost the
same to manufacture as a mechanically-scanned array; the benchmark for fighter radar design for the last sev-
eral decades. Perhaps more importantly than their support benefits, active, or ‘E-scan’ arrays also offer opera-
tional advantages, by delivering increased detection range and more agile beam-forming, which reduces the risk
of a host platform being identified when using its primary sensor. Once combined with new-generation beyond
visual-range air-to-air missiles, an AESA system could be a true battle winner, by delivering a vital “look first,
shoot first” capability.

But with air-to-air engagements having become extremely rare in today’s operational environment, further advan-
tages must be offered. Ground mapping is already possible using an AESA, and emerging developments could
also see such devices used for applications such as jamming other radars and performing electronic attacks.
Such multifunction capability has a clear attraction for cash-strapped air forces looking to get the most out of their
small fleets of combat aircraft. Accordingly, E-scan systems have swiftly moved from being an expensive market
fad to a must-have item for fighter manufacturers keen to secure hard-fought orders on the global stage.

More innovation is also emerging, such as Selex Galileo’s work to increase the area of regard delivered by a fixed
AESA through the use of a so-called “swashplate repositioner”. Having already drawn interest from airframers
including Saab and the Eurofighter consortium, this advance could also be considered by other radar manufactur-
ers over the coming years. As T/R modules become more readily available and less expensive to manufacture,
nations may also opt to add active arrays to some fighter types already in established use.

With some models, such as early Block-number Lockheed Martin F-16s, having at least 20 years of life left in
them, radar suppliers are now offering AESA designs as “drop-fit” replacements for outdated avionics. Raytheon
and Northrop Grumman are already going head-to-head for potential business, but face competition from Israeli
suppliers and others.

This report focuses on products currently available or being developed by Western and Russian manufacturers.
It excludes radar technologies being pursued by China, which will become an increasingly credible force in the
fighter arena, including as an export player, during the coming decade. Types such as Russia’s developmental
PAK-FA and China’s planned Chengdu J-12 could well present “near peer” rivals for Western designs such as the
Lockheed F-35 Joint Strike Fighter during this time, and place even greater importance on investment in radar
technology.

CRAIG HOYLE: DEFENCE EDITOR, FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL

ANTOINE FAFARD: ANALYST, FLIGHTGLOBAL INSIGHT

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Fighter radar technology 7

Overview of the key fighter radars in production incorporating detailed manufacturer profiles for Elbit Systems, Elta
Systems, Euroradar, Northrop Grumman, Phazotron, Raytheon, Selex Galileo, Thales and Tikhomirov NIIP.

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Fighter aircraft in production with comprehensive fleet analysis, aircraft profiles including specifications and
associated radar technology. Also featured in this section is a selection of general arrangements and cutaways
from Flightglobal’s unique image library. Aircraft include: Eurofighter, F-15E, F-16, F/A-18E/F, F-22, F-35, Gripen,
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Fighter radar technology

Evolution of the fighter aircraft spans four generations, beginning with the first generation focus on aircraft ma-
noeuvrability, followed by a second generation with the spotlight on speed and the subsequent advancement of
aircraft engine technology. The next generation saw attention shift to airborne weaponry and the development of
missiles, we currently see the main focus firmly on radar technology.

The 1960s saw the introduction of the first generation radar, a

mechanically scanned radar equipped with a single X-Band trans-
mitter. The scanning movement of traditional mechanical radars
limited the frequency of target updates the pilot could receive and
technological advances saw the emergence of a second genera-
tion - active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar technology
which has now become the industry benchmark. In fact AESA ra-
dars have the potential of jamming other X-Band fighter radars
and this technology also opens the future possibility of electronic
attacks.

AESA radars are composed of small solid-state transmit/receive

modules where each module acts like a small individual radar.
© Northrop Grumman
Raytheon designed, built and installed the first production AESA on
a F-15C with the AN/APG-63(V)2 which was operationally fielded
December 2000 in Alaska.

AESA radars can send multiple beams simultaneously using a

“search while track” mode. As well as having the ability to track
many targets while searching the airspace, AESAs can produce
radar maps of the ground using Synthetic Aperture Radar tech-
nology. The third main feature of AESA radars is the Ground
Moving Target Indication mode. As opposed to mechanically
scanned radars, AESA radars are normally fixed, but manufac-
turer Selex Galileo has recently tested a “swashplate” model.

Northrop and Raytheon pri-

marily compete for sales
in the fighter market for AESA technology, but the two firms also collaborate
on wide area surveillance radars, such as the multi-platform radar tech-
nology insertion programme sensor under development for the unmanned
Northrop RQ-4 Global Hawk.

It has become essential for new build fighters to be equipped with active © Raytheon
electronically scanned array radar technology. Bob Mason, vice-president
marketing and sales for Selex Galileo, recently told Flightglobal that it was
crucial for the Eurofighter Typhoon to upgrade with an E-scan radar for the
export market.

In the future, AESA radars will increasingly be relied on to provide versatility

and speed, as well as much greater range, resolution and reliability for car-
rying out a multitude of searching, mapping and targeting missions.

© Northrop Grumman

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CURRENT PRODUCTION FIGHTER RADARS FOR WESTERN BUILT AIRCRAFT TYPES

Radar model Radar manufacturer Aircraft manufacturer Aircraft type
AN/APG-63(V)1* Raytheon Boeing F-15
AN/APG-63(V)2 Raytheon Boeing F-15C
AN/APG-63(V)3 Raytheon Boeing F-15
AN/APG-68(V)9* Northrop Grumman Lockheed Martin F-16
AN/APG-77 Northrop Grumman Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor
AN/APG-79 Raytheon Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
AN/APG-80 Northrop Grumman Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
AN/APG-81 Northrop Grumman Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
AN/APG-82(V)1 Raytheon Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle
Captor* Euroradar Eurofighter Typhoon
Irbis-E Tikhomirov NIIP Sukhoi Su-30MKI
N011M Bars Tikhomirov NIIP Sukhoi Su-35BM
PS-05/A* Ericsson Saab JAS 39 Gripen
RACR Raytheon Multiple Multiple
RBE2 Thales Dassault Rafale
SABR Northrop Grumman Multiple Multiple
Zhuk-AE Phazotron RSK MiG MiG-35

* mechanically scanned radar

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ELBIT SYSTEMS
Elbit Systems is a defence electronics manufacturer and systems inte-
grator. Established in 1967, and based in Haifa, Israel, Elbit has over
10,000 employees.

Elbit has earned international recognition in the aircraft upgrade market

on types including the F-4, F-5, F-16, IAR-99, L-39, MiG-21 and Su-25.

Elbit Systems
Advanced Technology Center, Haifa 31053, Israel © Elbit Systems
Tel: +972 4 831 6404 Fax: +972 4 831 6944 Web: www.elbitsystems.com

ELTA SYSTEMS
Elta Systems is a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries. Elta products
are designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Recon-
naissance, Airborne Early Warning & Control, Homeland Security, Self-Pro-
tection and Self-Defence, and fire control applications.

The EL/M-2032 radar was designed for multimission fighters, oriented for
both air-to-air and surface strike missions. IAI is currently installing the sen-
sor on secondhand Kfir fighters for the Colombian air force. The EL/M-2052
is an AESA radar which offers air-to-air, air-to-ground and air-to-sea operating
modes. © Elta Systems

South Korea has selected the EL/M-2032 for the F/A-50 light attack and
trainer jet, which is produced by Korea Aerospace Industries in partnership with Lockheed Martin.

The United States is against promotion of Israeli AESA radars for products that are competing with US aircraft
because they contain American technologies.

Elta Systems
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd, Ben-Gurion International Airport, 70100, Israel
Tel: +972 3 935 3343 Fax: +972 3 935 8278 Web: www.iai.co.il

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EURORADAR
The Euroradar consortium consists of Selex Galileo, EADS Defence &
Security and Indra. Euroradar’s Captor is a mechanically scanned radar
which is still used on the Eurofighter Typhoon. Selex produces over 50% of
the Captor system. EADS conducted test flights with the Euroradar Caesar
active array using a Eurofighter development aircraft in 2007, and Selex
has also previously supplied AESA systems to the UK Ministry of Defence
for evaluation in fast jet types such as the Panavia Tornado. Provisions
for an AESA array could be made during Tranche 3A production of the Eu-
rofighter for Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. © Euroradar

Euroradar
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, Am Söldnermoos 17, 85399 Hallbergmoos, Germany
Tel: +49 811 80 0 Fax: +49 811 80 1557 Web: www.eurofighter.com

NORTHROP GRUMMAN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems was created by Northrop Grumman’s acquisition of Westinghouse Elec-
tronic Systems Group in 1996. The Electronic Systems sector is a designer, developer and manufacturer of
advanced defence electronics and systems. The division has 120 locations worldwide, including 72 international
offices, and approximately 24,000 employees.

Northrop Grumman produces a series of AESA fire control radars: the

AN/APG-77 for the F-22 Raptor, the AN/APG-80 for the F-16 and the
AN/APG-81 for the F-35 Lightning II.

The Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) is the latest addition to

Northrop’s family of AESA radars. It is based on the APG-80 with im-
provements. While designed initially to fit the F-16 with no structural,
power or cooling modifications, the SABR is scalable to fit other air-
craft platforms and mission areas.
© Northrop Grumman
The SABR was flown in a Northrop-owned Sabreliner testbed on the
16 November 2008 from Baltimore, Maryland, and detected numerous
aerial targets during the sortie.

As of November 2009, the SABR system was not approved by US export

control officials for the export market.

Northrop is to meet with Alenia Aermacchi regarding installing the SABR on

the M-346 trainer. Export controls would not be an immediate issue in this
case because the aircraft are intended for sale to the US Air Force, which
© Northrop Grumman
may consider the M-346 to replace its Northrop T-38s.

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems

Northrop Grumman, 1840 Century Park East, Los Angeles, California 90067, USA
Tel: +1 310 553 6262 Fax: +1 310 201 3023 Web: www.es.northropgrumman.com

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PHAZOTRON
Phazotron is a Russian company which develops and produces
multiple technology systems including radars and radar weapon
and defence control systems for aircraft plus gun-missile ground-
based and shipborne air defence systems. Phazotron employs an
estimated 5,000 employees.

The Zhuk-AE AESA radar offers a wider range of operating frequen-

cies, providing more resistance to electronic countermeasures,
increased detection range, more air and ground targets detect-
© Phazotron
ed, tracked and able to be engaged simultaneously. The radar is
thought to have a detection range of 160 km for air targets and
300 km for ships.

Phazotron
123557, Moscow, Electrichesky per 1, Russia
Tel: +7095 253 0495 Fax: +7095 253 0495 Web: www.phazotron.com

RAYTHEON
Raytheon is a defence contractor and industrial corporation with core
manufacturing concentration in defence systems and defence and
commercial electronics. The company has around 73,000 employees
worldwide.

Raytheon currently builds the AN/APG-79 AESA for the Boeing F/A-
18E/F Super Hornet and the AN/APG-63(V)2/3 AESA for Boeing F-
15s. Raytheon is also developing the AN/APG-82(V)1 for the US Air
Force’s F-15E. © Raytheon

The Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar (RACR) is the latest

addition to its family of AESA radars. This radar, based on the
combat proven APG-79 that has more than 100,000 hours, is
scalable and suitable for the F-16, F/A-18 and other in-service
fighter aircraft.

As of November 2009, RACR had been approved by US arms

control officials to be marketed to at least two countries.
These are understood to be Greece and Korea, which are both
considering upgrades for their F-16s.

© Raytheon

Raytheon
Raytheon Company , 870 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451-1449 USA
Tel: +1 781 522 3000 Web: www.raytheon.com

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SELEX GALILEO
Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems and Galileo Avionica began operating
under the common brand name of Selex Galileo in January 2008. The company
is owned by the Italian conglomerate Finmeccanica.

The Vixen 1000E/ES-05 Raven AESA radar was first tested in flight using
Saab’s Gripen Demo airframe in October 2009. Selex says that flight tests of
its new AESA design, which uses a unique “swashplate” mounting to signifi-
© Selex Galileo
cantly boost the sensor’s area of coverage, will also support the technology’s
possible future integration with the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Early in 2009, the UK Ministry of Defence confirmed a desire to equip its Tranche 3A Typhoons with AESA radars,
and industry sources say a flight-test programme with the Selex design is expected to take place from 2012.
EADS has previously flown an AESA array on a Eurofighter development aircraft in Germany.

According to Selex, an AESA array could now be produced for the same cost as a mechanically scanned system,
but deliver a five to 10-times increase in mean-time between critical failures, reducing maintenance and other
through-life support costs.

Selex Galileo
Via Giulio Vincenzo Bona, 85 , 00156, ROMA, Italy
Tel: +39 06418831 Fax: +39 0641883219 Web: www.selexgalileo.com

THALES
Thales is a global technology provider for the aerospace, space, defence, security and transportation markets.
The company operates in 50 countries and has 68,000 employees.

Thales provides equipment and systems – including avionics – to the

Dassault Rafale. Together, that accounts for approximately one third of
the total value of each Rafale. The largest sensor onboard the Rafale is
the new generation Thales RBE2 AESA radar.

The RBE2 is described as Europe’s first AESA radar. It replaces the con-
ventional antenna and its mechanical steering system, and has allowed
for greater reliability with respect to previous-generation radars. The
© Thales RBE2 will give the Rafale the capability to track all targets in the radar
field of view, irrespective of the relative location between targets and
host aircraft. Other operational benefits include the detection of targets
with low radar reflectivity and improved high quality ground imaging. The RBE2’s high performance air-to-air detec-
tion will make it possible to detect smaller targets and to detect them earlier.

The industrialisation phase for the RBE2 was launched in 2006. Final validation of software function is expected
to end in the first quarter of 2010, with delivery of the radars to Dassault Aviation.

Thales
45 rue de Villiers, 92526, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Tel: +33 1 57 77 80 00 Web: www.thalesgroup.com

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TIKHOMIROV NIIP
Tikhomirov NIIP is one of the major Russian enterprises in the development
of weaponry control systems for fighter aircraft and mobile medium-range
surface-to-air missile systems.

The N011M Bars radar is fitted on the Sukhoi Su-30. The Bars is the most
advanced radar developed by the Russian industry during the 1990s. It is
unusual in being designed with a hybrid array arrangement, the receive path
using very similar technology to US and European AESAs, with similar sensi-
tivity and sidelobe performance, but using a Travelling Wave Tube and back- © Tikhomirov NIIP
plane waveguide feed for the transmit direction, a technology closest to the
Boeing B-1 and early Dassault Rafale radars.

The Tikhomirov Irbis-E radar system has been in development since 2004 and designed for the Su-35 multi-
purpose fighter aircraft. Tikhomirov developed the new radar based on the Bars system provided to Su-30MKI/
MKM/MKA aircraft. This system’s antenna contains more than 1,000 solid transmit/receive modules. The first
radar prototype entered flight tests onboard an Su-30MK2 aircraft acting as a test bed in early 2007. The Irbis-E
design is Russia’s second AESA system, following the Phazotron Zhuk-AE being developed for the MiG-35.

Tikhomirov NIIP
3, Gagarina St., Zhukovsky, Russia 140181
Tel: +7 495 556 23 48 Fax: +7 495 721 37 85 Web: www.niip.ru

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New build fighters

With procurement budgets around the globe having tightened significantly as a result of the global economic
crisis, large-scale fighter purchases are hard-fought and often protracted affairs.

Local industrial development and the related transfer of cutting-edge technologies are key requirements for many
nations which are considering committing themselves to a massive capital outlay and support costs which will
span at least four decades in most cases. India’s at least 126-aircraft medium multirole combat aircraft competi-
tion is one such example, with New Delhi currently assessing six designs for its long-term requirements.

For bidding companies Boeing (F/A-18E/F Super Hornet), Dassault (Rafale), Eurofighter (Typhoon), Lockheed
Martin (F-16), RSK MiG (MiG-35) and Saab (Gripen NG), the ability to outsource the production of high-value
equipment such as transmit/receive modules for active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars could prove
as vital a lure as raw airframe performance.

Once viewed as something of an extravagance, the inclusion of an AESA sensor is increasingly becoming part of
requests for information and requests for proposal issued by potential fighter-buying countries, as the technology
moves swiftly from the sidelines to the baseline.

WORLDWIDE ACTIVE FLEET OVERVIEW FOR

WESTERN-BUILT FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
EUROPE
Eurofighter: 167 RUSSIA & THE CIS
NORTH AMERICA F-16: 765 MiG-29: 541
F-18: 181 Su-27/30: 384
F-15: 592
Gripen: 197
F-16: 1,188
MiG-29: 65
F-18: 1,125
Rafale: 61
F-22: 129
MIDDLE EAST
Eurofighter: 6
F-15: 234
F-16: 490
F-18: 35
MiG-29: 111

AFRICA ASIA-PACIFIC
SOUTH AMERICA F-16: 201 F-15: 197
F-16: 37 MiG-29: 22 F-16: 488
MiG-29: 39 Su-27/30: 59 F-18: 79
Su-27/30: 24 MiG-29: 149
Su-27/30: 322

NOTE: Active fleet as of 1 December 2009

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BOEING F/A-18E/F SUPER HORNET

The Super Hornet multi-role aircraft is a larger and more
SPECIFICATIONS advanced variant of the F/A-18C/D Hornet. The single-seat
Height: 4.87 m E model and the two-seat F model are currently in
Length: 18.5 m production and in service with the US Navy.
Wingspan: 13.68 m
The first Super Hornet production model was delivered to
Wing Area: 46 m2 the US Navy in December 1998. The aircraft entered
Empty weight: 13,864 kg operational service in November 1999 and the programme
MTOW: 29,932 kg was awarded a five-year contract for 221 aircraft.
Powerplant: 2 x General Electric F414-GE-400
Speed: Mach 1.8+ After successfully completing operational evaluation and
initial operational capability in 2006, Raytheon’s AN/APG-
Radar: Raytheon AN/APG-79
79 AESA radar is now operational with an active duty US
Source: Boeing/US Navy Fact File
Navy squadron. The AN/APG-79 has a significant increase
in search volume, superior detection, and target track
ranges.

The 400th Super Hornet was delivered to the US Navy in

June 2009. There are currently over 1,400 F-18 family
aircraft in service around the world.

© Boeing

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BOEING F-15E STRIKE EAGLE

The Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle is a multi-role strike fighter
SPECIFICATIONS aircraft and is equipped with Raytheon’s AESA radar. The
Height: 5.65 m F-15 Eagle was introduced in 1976 and manufactured by
Length: 19.45 m McDonnell Douglas. The F-15E Strike Eagle entered service
Wingspan: 13.05 m in 1989.
Empty weight: 20,411 kg
The F-15 family of aircraft has a perfect air-combat record of
MTOW: 36,700 kg more than 100 victories and zero defeats. F-15s downed
Powerplant: 2 x P&W F100 or GE F110 four MiG-29 fighters during the Balkan conflict and 33 of the
Speed: Mach 2.5 35 fixed-wing aircraft Iraq lost in air combat during Operation
Radar: Raytheon AN/APG-82(V)1 Desert Storm. During the Balkan conflict, the F-15E was the
Source: Boeing only fighter able to attack ground targets around the clock, in
all weather conditions.

The Raytheon AN/APG-70 mechanically scanned radar

system equips the earlier versions of the F-15. The US Air
Force currently uses the Raytheon AN/APG-70 and this will
be replaced by the AN/APG-82(V)1. International F-15E
model aircraft built in the 1990’s also include the AN/APG-
70, but more recent F-15E include the Raytheon AN/APG-
63(V)1 mechanically scanned radar and the AN/APG-63(V)3
AESA radar.
© USAF
The AN/APG-82(V)1 optimises the F-15E’s multi-role mission
capability. In addition to its extended range and improved
multi-target track and precision engagement capabilities, the
AN/APG-82(V)1 offers a more than twentyfold improvement
in system reliability over the legacy AN/APG-70 radar.

There are currently more than 1,000 F-15 family aircraft in

service worldwide. From that number, over 200 are F-15E
Strike Eagles.

© USAF

© Raytheon © Boeing

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DASSAULT RAFALE
The Rafale A first flew in 1986 as an aerodynamic
SPECIFICATIONS study. The first production-standard Rafale flew in
Height: 5.34 m 1998, and entered service with the French navy in
Length: 15.27 m 2004 in the F1 standard. Deliveries of the French air
Wingspan: 10.80 m force’s B and C model aircraft started in 2006. Since
2008, all Rafales have been delivered in the F3
Wing Area: 45.70 m2
standard. All aircraft delivered in earlier production
Empty weight: 20,000 kg standards will be brought up to the F3 configuration
MTOW: 24,500 kg over the next two years.
Powerplant: 2 x Snecma M88-2
Speed: Mach 1.8 The French forces plan to purchase 294 Rafales: 234
Radar: Thales RBE2 for the air force and 60 for the navy. Their Rafales are
set to replace seven legacy fighter types, and will
Source: Dassault
remain as France’s principal combat aircraft until at
least 2040.

The Rafale’s F3 standard includes the Thales RBE2

radar, which gives multi-track air-to-air, ship track, terrain
following radar and synthetic aperture navigation
modes. The next generation Rafale will be upgraded
with the Thales RBE2 AESA radar starting in 2012.

Dassault’s large ownership share of Thales means it

can have significant influence on how the radar is
© Dassault tailored to the aircraft and how it can be exported.

About 70 Rafales have been delivered, with a current

production rate of 12 a year. They are all operated by
the French air force and French navy. The United Arab
Emirates and Kuwait are currently in final discussions
to acquire dozens of Rafales.

© Dassault

© Dassault

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FIGHTER RADARS SPECIAL REPORT 2010

EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON
Eurofighter is a multinational company formed of Alenia
SPECIFICATIONS Aeronautica, BAE Systems and EADS in 1986 that
Height: 5.28 m coordinates the design, production and upgrade of the
Length: 15.96 m Typhoon multi-role fighter. Production is on a workshare
Wingspan: 10.95 m basis, according to the number of aircraft each has ordered.
The Typhoon was introduced in 2003.
Wing Area: 50 m2
Empty weight: 11,000 kg The Typhoon is in service with the UK Royal Air Force, the
MTOW: 23,500 kg German Luftwaffe, the Italian Aeronautica Militare, the
Powerplant: 2 × Eurojet EJ200 Spanish air force and the Austrian air force - the first export
Speed: Mach 2 customer. Saudi Arabia is the only Typhoon operator outside
Radar: Euroradar Captor of Europe.
Source: Eurofighter
The mechanically scanned Euroradar Captor was designed
for the Typhoon. Euroradar is led by Selex Galileo and also
includes EADS and Indra.

The Captor-E new generation of radar introduces AESA

technology which improves tracking performance/track
robustness and missile guidance for simultaneous multi-
target scenarios. When developed, the production version
of the Captor-E radar is being proposed as part of Tranche
3A deliveries of the Typhoon from 2012.

Selex Galileo could also offer a version the Vixen 1000E/

ES05 Raven AESA radar to the Typhoon.

More than 200 Typhoons are currently in service and

aircraft production is ongoing, with 707 aircraft under
contract.

© Eurofighter

© Eurofighter

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 FIGHTER RADARS SPECIAL REPORT 2010

LOCKHEED MARTIN F-16 FIGHTING FALCON

Introduced in 1978, the F-16 is the most widely used
SPECIFICATIONS
fighter aircraft in the world with more than 3,000 units
Height: 5.09 m currently active - with 37% used by the US Air Force. The
Length: 15.027 m Block 60 F-16E/F variant delivered to the United Arab
Wingspan: 9.449 m Emirates is the latest version of the design.
Wing Area: 27.87 m2
New build F-16 Fighting Falcons are fitted with the Northrop
Empty weight: 9,207 kg Grumman fourth generation AN/APG-80 AESA radar which
MTOW: 21,772 kg provides situational awareness and detection, synthetic
Powerplant: 1 × P&W F100 or GE F110 aperture radar mapping, automatic terrain following and
Engine Thrust: 13,000 kg air-to-air tracking of multiple targets. The AN/APG-80 offers
Service Life: 8,000 h almost twice the air-to-air detection range compared to the
mechanically scanned AN/APG-68(V)7.
Speed: Mach 2+
Radar: Northrop AN/APG-80 The RACR is the latest AESA radar offered from Raytheon
Source: Lockheed Martin to upgrade legacy F-16s while Northrop Grumman offers
the SABR.

Production of the F-16 is expected to run until at least

2013, with an -IN version also currently being offered to
the Indian air force.

© Northrop Grumman

© Lockheed Martin

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FIGHTER RADARS SPECIAL REPORT 2010

LOCKHEED MARTIN F-35 LIGHTNING II

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II - also known as the
SPECIFICATIONS Joint Strike Fighter - is a stealthy multi-role fighter aircraft
Height: 4.3 m which is currently in pre-production. There are three
Length: 15.7 m variants: F-35A conventional take-off and landing, F-35B
Wingspan: 10.7 m short take-off and vertical landing and F-35C carrier variant.
Wing Area: 42.7 m2
Apart from the United States, the other partners in the JSF
Empty weight: 13,320 kg programme are Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, the
MTOW: 31,800 kg Netherlands, Norway, Turkey and the UK.
Powerplant: 1 x P&W F135 or GE/R-R F136
Speed: Mach 1.6 The main sensor on board the F-35 is the AN/APG-81 AESA
Radar: Northrop AN/APG-81 radar designed by Northrop Grumman. The radar is
designed to enable F-35 pilots to engage air and ground
Source: Lockheed Martin. Specs for F-35A - CTOL.
targets at long range, while also providing situational
awareness for enhanced survivability.

In addition to providing the radar, Northrop Grumman is

also providing the AN/AAS-37 electro-optical Distributed
Aperture System for the F-35. The system will provide F-35
pilots with a protective sphere around the aircraft for
missile warning, navigation support and night operations.

In June 2009, Lockheed confirmed that there were no

plans to change the acquisition strategy for the F-35’s
AESA system. Instead, discussions were focused on
potentially signing up Raytheon, Thales and perhaps
Finmeccanica’s Selex, among other international firms, as
© Lockheed Martin second source suppliers for the AN/APG-81’s components.

© Lockheed Martin

Drawing of the STOVL F-35B

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 FIGHTER RADARS SPECIAL REPORT 2010

LOCKHEED MARTIN/BOEING F-22 RAPTOR

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is a fighter
SPECIFICATIONS aircraft that uses stealth technology. Programme partner
Height: 5.08 m Boeing is reponsible for the wings, aft fuselage, radar
Length: 18.9 m system development and testing, avionics integration and
Wingspan: 13.56 m all the pilot and maintenance training systems.
Wing Area: 78.04 m2
The F-22 has been designed for combined air-to-air and
Empty weight: 19,700 kg air-to-ground mission capability. It was intended as a
MTOW: 38,000 kg replacement for the F-15 as the US Air Force’s front-line
Powerplant: 2 x Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 dominance fighter.
Speed: Mach 2
Radar: Northrop AN/APG-77 The F-22 Raptor was introduced in 2005 and 129 have
now been delivered. This number will rise to a total of 187
Source: Lockheed Martin
aircraft by 2011. No opportunity for export currently exists
because the export sale of the F-22 is barred by American
federal law.

The F-22 is fitted with the Northrop Grumman AN/APG-77

AESA radar. This radar has both long-range target
acquisition and low probability of interception of its own
signals by enemy aircraft. The F-22 is also fitted with the
BAE Systems E&IS radar warning receiver AN/ALR-94 and
the AN/AAR-56 Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet missile approach
warning system.

© Lockheed Martin
In July 2009, the US Senate voted to end production of
F-22s after 2011.

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FIGHTER RADARS SPECIAL REPORT 2010

RSK MIG MIG-35

The MiG-35 (single-seat) and MiG-35D (two seat) are the
SPECIFICATIONS further development of the MiG-29K/KUB and MiG-29M/
Height: 6m M2 fighters.
Length: 19 m
Wingspan: 15 m The MiG-29, along with the Sukhoi Su-27, were introduced
in the early 1980s to counter new American fighters such
Empty weight: 11,000 kg
as the F-15 Eagle, and the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
MTOW: 17,800 kg
Powerplant: 2 x Klimov RD-33MK The MiG-35 is fitted with a Zhuk-AE AESA radar developed
Speed: Mach 2.25 by Phazotron NIIR. This can detect aerial targets at ranges
Radar: Phazotron Zhuk-AE AESA up to 130 km (head on) in both look-up or look-down
Source: RSK MiG. Specs for the MiG-29M2.
modes. Look-up tail-on detection range is 50 km (40 km
look down). The radar can track 30 aerial targets in the
track-while-scan mode, and engage six targets
simultaneously in the attack mode. The Zhuk-AE also has
a sea-surface search mode and can detect a destroyer
size target at a range of 200 km.

Most of the systems introduced in the MiG-35 can be

applied to older MiG-29s through programmes. There are
currently more than 900 MiG-29 aircraft worldwide.

© RSK MiG

© RSK MiG

© RSK MiG

© Allocer

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 FIGHTER RADARS SPECIAL REPORT 2010

SAAB JAS 39 GRIPEN

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen was introduced in 1996 and was
SPECIFICATIONS developed as a replacement for Sweden’s ageing Viggen
Height: 4.5 m and Draken fighters.
Length: 14.1 m
Wingspan: 8.4 m The Gripen is currently in service with the air forces of
Sweden, the Czech Republic, Hungary and South Africa
Wing Area: 30 m2
and has also been ordered by Thailand.
Empty weight: 5,700 kg
MTOW: 14,000 kg The Gripen is fitted with the PS-05/A radar and was
Powerplant: 1 x Volvo Aero RM12 originally developed by Ericsson and GEC-Marconi. The
Speed: Mach 2 radar is capable of detecting, locating, identifying and
Radar: Ericsson PS-05/A automatically tracking multiple targets in the upper and
lower spheres, on the ground and sea or in the air, in all
Source: Saab
weather conditions. It can guide four air-to-air missiles
simultaneously at four different targets.

In March 2009, Saab and Selex Galileo signed an

agreement for joint development of the Raven AESA radar
based on Selex Galileo’s AESA Vixen and the PS-05/A.

There are currently over 200 Gripens in service in the

world and the order backlog is over 50.

© Saab

© Saab

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SUKHOI SU-30MKI
The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a variant of the Su-30. The
SPECIFICATIONS development of the variant started after India signed a
Height: 6.4 m deal with Russia in 2000 to manufacture 140 Su-30
Length: 21.9 m fighter jets.
Wingspan: 14.7 m
For the first time in the world, a production plane has a
Wing Area: 62 m2
radar with a phased antenna array (“Bars” developed by
Empty weight: 18,400 kg the Scientific Research Institute of Instrumentation
MTOW: 38,800 kg Technology). The Su-30MKI is fitted with the Tikhomirov
Powerplant: 2 x Lyulka AL-31FP NIIP N011M Bars (Panther) digital multi-mode dual
Speed: Mach 2.34 frequency band radar.
Radar: Tikhomirov NIIP N011M Bars
The N011M can function in air-to-air and air-to-land/sea
Source: Sukhoi
mode simultaneously while being tied into a high-precision
laser-inertial or GPS navigation system. It is equipped with
a modern digital weapons control system as well as anti-
jamming features. The N011M has a 350 km search
range and a maximum 200 km tracking range. The radar
can track 15 air targets and engage four simultaneously.
These targets can even include cruise missiles and
motionless helicopters.

The Su-30MKI can function as a mini-AWACS, as a director

or command post for other aircraft. The target co-
ordinates can be transferred automatically to at least four
other aircraft. The radar can detect ground targets such as
© Sukhoi
tanks at 40–50 km.

There are currently more than 280 Su-30s in service in

the world.

© Sukhoi

© Sukhoi
© Sukhoi

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SUKHOI SU-35BM
The Sukhoi Su-35BM is a multi-role fighter and variant of
SPECIFICATIONS the Su-27M/Su-35. There are currently over 500 in-
Height: 5.9 m service Su-27s worldwide.
Length: 21.9 m
Wingspan: 15.3 m The core of the Su-35 armament is the Irbis-E radar
control system with a phased antenna array developed
Wing Area: 62 m2
by Tikhomirov NIIP. In design, this is an X-waveband
Empty weight: 18,400 kg multi-role radar with a passive phased antenna array
MTOW: 34,500 kg mounted on a two-step hydraulic drive unit (in azimuth
Powerplant: 2 x Saturn 117S/AL-41F1A and roll). The antenna device scans by an electronically
Speed: Mach 2.25 controlled beam in azimuth and angle of elevation in
Radar: Tikhomirov Irbis-E sectors not smaller than 60°. The two-step electro-
hydraulic drive unit additionally turns the antenna by
Source: KNAAPO
mechanic means to 60° in azimuth and 120° in roll.
Thus, in using the electronic control and mechanical
additional turn of the antenna, the maximum deflection
angle of the beam grows to 120°.

The Irbis-E radar control system detects and tracks up to

30 air targets, retaining continuity of space observation
and engaging up to eight targets. The system detects,
chooses and tracks up to four ground targets in several
map-making modes with various resolution at a range of
up to 400 km, without stopping to monitor the airspace.
© Sukhoi
The Irbis-E radar detects air targets with an absolute
cross section of 3 m2
on a head-on course at a range of
up to 400 km.

© Sukhoi

© Sukhoi

© Sukhoi

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NORTHROP GRUMMAN AN/APG-68(V)9
The AN/APG-68(V)9 radar is an advanced capability system designed for the
F-16. It has autonomous 24-hour, all weather precision strike capability including
synthetic aperture. Seven countries have purchased it as standard equipment
on new F-16s or as upgrade kits for their existing F-16 fleets. To date, Northrop
Grumman has delivered more than 250 AN/APG-68(V)9 radars.
© Northrop Grumman

NORTHROP GRUMMAN SABR

Available for new built F-16s, the Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) is scalable
on other aircraft platforms and could be used as an update on models such as
the F-50, F/A-50, T-50 and M-346. Northrop also sees a future market for offer-
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RAYTHEON AN/APG-63(V)2
The AN/APG-63(V)2 is a radar upgrade for the US Air Force’s F-15C and was
also the first AESA radar system to be operationally deployed on 18 USAF F-15C
for a cruise missile defence mission. Retaining controls and displays nearly
identical to those of its predecessor, the AN/APG-63(V)1, the new system adds
an AESA radar. Addition of AESA technology substantially increases pilot situ-
ational awareness, while enhancing reliability and maintainability.

This AESA radar has an exceptionally agile beam, and provides almost instanta-
neous track updates throughout the field of vision. Other benefits of the radar © Raytheon
include enhanced multi-target tracking capability and elimination of the need
for a hydraulic system. The AN/APG-63(V)2 is compatible with current F-15C weapon loads. It features upgraded
identification-friend-or-foe and environmental control systems, and enables pilots to take full advantage of AIM-
120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile capabilities. It can simultaneously guide multiple missiles to
several targets widely spaced in azimuth, elevation, or range.

RAYTHEON AN/APG-63(V)3
The AN/APG-63(V)3 AESA radar is an upgrade of the AN/APG-63(V)2. It
provides powerful, adaptable radar technology, proven performance, and
tactical flexibility that F-15 pilots can rely on. It is the newest member of
Raytheon’s F-15 radar family.

Benefits include multi-role capability, long-term support, and easy future

growth options. Raytheon’s F-15 radar growth plan provides a smooth
transition from one product upgrade to another. The APG-63(V)1 seam-
lessly integrates the APG-63(V)3’s AESA components with minimal down- © Raytheon
time. The radar is in production for the US Air Force F-15C aircraft up-
grades and for new international F-15E model aircraft.

RAYTHEON AN/APG-82(V)1
In September 2009, the F-15E Radar Modernization Program (RMP)
received the designation of AN/APG-82(V)1 from the US Air Force.
Raytheon will produce developmental and flight-test radar units to
support integration of the AN/APG-82 into the F-15E weapons sys-
tem. Flight tests begin in 2010, and Boeing expects the combination
to achieve initial operational capability during fiscal year 2014.
© Raytheon

RAYTHEON RACR
The Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar (RACR) AESA is, like Northrop’s SABR, on
offer for fighter upgrades. It has been designed as a drop-in upgrade for the F-16
and F/A-18 to minimise aircraft modification time and aircrew transition training.
The RACR has also been offered to South Korea for installation on the proposed
Korea Aerospace Industries F/A-50 light fighter. RACR shares about 90% of its com-
ponents with the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s current sensor.
© Raytheon

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