EL/M-2052
| Country of origin | Israel |
|---|---|
| Type | Solid-state active electronically scanned array (AESA) |
| Azimuth | 200° |
| Power | ~10 kw peak |
The Elta 2052 is an advanced airborne active electronically scanned array fire control radar for fighter aircraft. It is suitable for F-15, MiG-29, Mirage 2000 and LCA Tejas. The EL/M-2052 is an advanced Airborne Fire Control Radar (FCR) designed for air superiority and advanced strike missions.
The FCR is based on fully solid-state active phased array technology. This new technology enables the radar to achieve a longer detection range, high mission reliability and a multi-target tracking capability of up to 64 targets.[1] The EL/M-2052 radar incorporates operational feedback from Israeli Air Force combat pilots.
The radar introduces improvements to the air-to-air, air-to-ground and air-to-sea operation modes of the aircraft. In the air-to-air mode, the radar enables a very long-range multi-target detection and enables several simultaneous weapon deliveries in combat engagements.[2]
In air-to-ground missions, the radar provides very high resolution mapping (SAR), surface moving target detection and tracking over RBM, DBS and SAR maps in addition to A/G ranging. In Air-to-Sea missions the radar provides long-range target detection and tracking, including target classification capabilities (RS, ISAR).[3]
Controversy
A Chinese company, NAV Technologies in Beijing has marketed a radar similar to the 2052. It is said to have caused an investigation in Washington for a connection between Israel and Beijing. Elta denies this. No further news on this radar has been heard.[4]
Features
- Full solid-state (electronics) radar
- High MTBCF(redundancy)
- High ECM immunity
- Extended detection rages
- Multi Target Tracking (64 targets)
- Simultaneous modes of operation
References
- ↑ http://defense-update.com/features/du-1-07/aesaradar_2052.htm
- ↑ http://www.iai.co.il/ELTA.aspx?docID=34455&FolderID=33796&lang=en&res=0&pos=0&btl=1
- ↑ http://www.sibat.mod.gov.il/NR/rdonlyres/565576B5-74D8-48A4-88D1-1119C0E6DE71/0/sod_iai.pdf
- ↑ http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/air-space/isr/2015/08/23/chinese-radar-strongly-resembles-israeli-product/32108793/