Eurofighter and Euroradar have begun joint full-scale production of the latest-generation active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to enhance Typhoon combat aircraft capability.
The target in-service date for the new radar is 2015 to meet the requirements of Eurofighter Partner Nations and export customers.
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The AESA technology will enhance Typhoon’s radar capabilities further as compared to the current mechanically scanned (M-scan) radar.
It will offer increased detection and tracking ranges, advanced air-to-surface capability and enhanced electronic protection measures.
The new radar will retain the key features of the existing Captor radar architecture and will use latest generation technology to provide a full complement of air-to-air and air-to-surface modes.
It can be easily integrated in the Typhoon’s radome and will provide a wide field of regard as it is fitted on a repositioner.
