AN/APG-80
Description of the radar set, tactical-technical characteristics
Figure 1: AN/APG-80
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| frequency: | X-Band |
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| instrumented range: | 220 NM (≙ 410 km) |
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AN/APG-80
The AN/APG-80 is an airborne multimode radar using an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) with around 1000 T/R Modules. 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.
The development of the AN/APG-80 based on AN/APG-68 and is manufactured by Northrop Grumman. The Radar is intended for use in Lockheeds fighter F-16E/F. Northrop Grumman supplied its APG-80 AESA to the United Arab Emirates for its Block 60 F-16s.
| 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