Love the mechanical scanning mechanism. Could not the aperture have been slightly larger if the array didn't have the ability to point forward? If the entire radar could only turn around the longitudinal axis the beam could be narrower.
Interesting question! The effect of a slightly larger aperture is correct, but really minimal. There are other aspects with a higher influence on the antenna beamwidth and radar/aircraft performance: The antenna beam of an AESA widens when the beam is steered to the side. Additionally the Radar Cross Section of the Antenna is extremely high in boresight direction and has to be kept in mind. And as an overall A/C aspect you have also to consider spatial radar coverage when the aircraft manouvers.
@@HENSOLDT To me it seems advantages not to have the best resolution straight ahead. When on patrol or updating guidance, looking to the side seems more important than ahead. If I expect the enemy to be someplace I can always adjust the attitude of the platform. What matters most is to be the first to get a good track on a small target while presenting a small RCS, not to intercept the furthest out like when intercepting bombers. If the array were pointed off boresight the zero order resonance maximum would naturally be too, allowing to close with small RCS.
Theoretically yes, but in practice this is not plug-and-play as the efficient functionality depends on the platform environment and factors like weight and size, power supply, cooling, avionics connectivity, the required mission profile, etc.
Thanks for your question! Phased Arrays only provide maximum performance at antenna’s boresight, performance degrades when looking to the side. This limits the practical use of ’fixed plate’ AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) to roughly +/- 60 degrees. The mechanical re-positioner extends the AESA's field of regard to roughly +/- 90 degrees. Additionally the radar can maintain it’s highest performance over much greater azimuth angles. This provides significant benefits in both air-to-air and air-to-surface engagements.
@@HENSOLDT Nicely detailed answer, but I think since the OP seems to think the fact that it is movable means it isn't a AESA radar, it would have been sufficient to clear up that misunderstanding.
The main advantage of a pivoting Phased Array antenna is the capability of the aircraft to turn abeam against an inomming missile launched from the enemy without breaking the lock-on of its own launched missile. The high aigility of the Eurofighter-Typhoon at high altitudes when paired with the property of the radar not to break the lock-on when turning abeam in respect of the incomming missile results in the fast depletion of the speed ( the kinetic energy ) of the enemy air-to-air missiles, that are liable to get ballistic to the ground.
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Thanks, I've been looking for a new radar for my Eurofighter and this is just the thing 👍
Glad we could help ;)
I wonder, if I buy this radar for my Eurofighter, Will you offer in future upgrade to multi band AESA?
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Love the mechanical scanning mechanism. Could not the aperture have been slightly larger if the array didn't have the ability to point forward? If the entire radar could only turn around the longitudinal axis the beam could be narrower.
Interesting question! The effect of a slightly larger aperture is correct, but really minimal. There are other aspects with a higher influence on the antenna beamwidth and radar/aircraft performance: The antenna beam of an AESA widens when the beam is steered to the side. Additionally the Radar Cross Section of the Antenna is extremely high in boresight direction and has to be kept in mind. And as an overall A/C aspect you have also to consider spatial radar coverage when the aircraft manouvers.
@@HENSOLDT To me it seems advantages not to have the best resolution straight ahead.
When on patrol or updating guidance, looking to the side seems more important than ahead. If I expect the enemy to be someplace I can always adjust the attitude of the platform.
What matters most is to be the first to get a good track on a small target while presenting a small RCS, not to intercept the furthest out like when intercepting bombers.
If the array were pointed off boresight the zero order resonance maximum would naturally be too, allowing to close with small RCS.
Did you meant multithread or multithreat scenario?
Multi-threat as it is about several threats ;)
Can hensoldt use this radar on other aircraft's.
Theoretically yes, but in practice this is not plug-and-play as the efficient functionality depends on the platform environment and factors like weight and size, power supply, cooling, avionics connectivity, the required mission profile, etc.
Why is it not a fixed Phased Array? No mobile parts offer great advantages!
Thanks for your question! Phased Arrays only provide maximum performance at antenna’s boresight, performance degrades when looking to the side. This limits the practical use of ’fixed plate’ AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) to roughly +/- 60 degrees. The mechanical re-positioner extends the AESA's field of regard to roughly +/- 90 degrees. Additionally the radar can maintain it’s highest performance over much greater azimuth angles. This provides significant benefits in both air-to-air and air-to-surface engagements.
@@HENSOLDT Nicely detailed answer, but I think since the OP seems to think the fact that it is movable means it isn't a AESA radar, it would have been sufficient to clear up that misunderstanding.
It is a Phased Array, just a movable one, which is the next evolutionary step.
The main advantage of a pivoting Phased Array antenna is the capability of the aircraft to turn abeam against an inomming missile launched from the enemy without breaking the lock-on of its own launched missile. The high aigility of the Eurofighter-Typhoon at high altitudes when paired with the property of the radar not to break the lock-on when turning abeam in respect of the incomming missile results in the fast depletion of the speed ( the kinetic energy ) of the enemy air-to-air missiles, that are liable to get ballistic to the ground.
Can you instal on my Toyota?
Seems you have some big plans with your Toyota :D
its better if you add meteor on both side on your car fenders...🤭🤭
very interessant§§
expensive shitty plane
Says who?
Looks like we have the typical YT expert here…
Not a clue. It’s a fantastic aircraft. Just don’t say it has canards. They aren’t. They are foreplanes.
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