AN/APG-68
Countryof origin
USA
Type
Pulse-doppler airborneradar
Frequency
Starting Envelopefrequency around9.86 GHz
Range
296.32 km, 184 miles
Azimuth
±10 degrees / ± 30degrees / ± 60 degrees
AN/APG-68
The
AN/APG-68
radar is a long range (up to 296 km)
[1]
Pulse-doppler radardesigned by Westinghouse (now Northrop Grumman) to replace AN/APG-66 radarin the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The AN/APG-68(V)8 and earlier radar system consistsof the following line-replaceable units:
AntennaDual Mode Transmitter (DMT)Modular Low-power radio frequency (MLPRF)Programmable signal processor (PSP)
The AN/APG-68(V)9
[2]
The AN/APG-68(V)9 radar is the latest development. Besides the increase in scan
range compared to the previous version, it has a Synthetic aperture radar (SAR)capability.The APG-68(V)9 has equipped several variants, including the F-16D Block 52+s ofthe Israeli Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, Turkish Air Force,
[3]
Moroccan Air Force and Greek Air Force, Pakistan Air Force,F-16C/D Block 52+s of the Polish Air Force and F-16 A/B Block 15MLU of the Royal Thai Air Force
Frequency: Starting Envelope frequency around 9.86 GHz.Under AIS Testing as high as 26 GHzRange: 296.32 km, 184 milesRange for 5m2 aerial target is 105km
[4]
Search cone: 120 degrees × 120 degreesAzimuth angular coverage: ±10 degrees / ± 30 degrees / ± 60 degreesProgrammable Signal Processor (PSP) - The core radar component which is responsible for signal processing,frequency selection, signal digitization for B-Scope display. The PSP is controlled through the F-16 Heads DownDisplay Set (HDDS) or what is commonly called the Multi-Function Displays(MFDs). The PSP is directed by thesystem operational flight program(OFP), which is controlled and modified for new threats or addition radar systemrequirements. The PSP also contains all the controls circuitry for radar A/A and A/G operational scan patterns andSAR/ISAR operation.Modular Low Powered Radio Frequency (MLPRF) - The frequency generatorfor the radar system. Frequencygeneration is dependent on the random frequency selection from the radar tables within the PSP upon system start-up. The MLPRF will generate a small amount of RF Drive, which is sent to the Dual Mode Transmitter (DMT), whereit is amplified and a small RF sample is sent to the MLPRF for comparison checksum (more like a check andbalance system). The MLPRF also is responsible for the receiving of the radar return, generating the RF injectionnoise (for RF discrimination), and the processed RF within the MLPRF is then later sent to the PSP for videoprocessing and threat/target matching against the radar threat tables within the PSP, prior to flightcrew systemdisplay.Dual Mode Transmitter (DMT) - A 24,000 voltradar transmitter, containing a TWT, which generates the amplified RFto be sent to the radar Antenna for system emission. The TWT operates by optical pulses received from the DMT'sinternal Pulse Decker Unit and TWT Cathode/Anode voltage inputs.
Specifications
Antenna - A planar array antenna, which is constructed to receive RF data through a waveguide system. Thetransmitted and received pulses are controlled in time by the PMW (Pulse Modulated Wave) radar design, and the waveguide duplexer assembly. Internal to the antenna are Uniphaser Assemblies (used for quadrature phasecontrol), Phase Shifters (used of quadrature I/Q data) and gimbalized motor control for antenna positioning andposition correction.1. http://www.deagel.com/Aircraft-Warners-and-Sensors/ANAPG-68_a001560001.aspx2. "Archived copy" (https://web.archive.org/web/20110526024024/http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/solutions/apg68/assets/APG68.pdf)(PDF). Archived from the original (http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/solutions/apg68/assets/APG68.pdf) (PDF) on 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2011-05-24.3. http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/02/25/323057/turkey-completes-deal-for-30-new-f-16s.html4. http://defence.pk/threads/radar-ranges-of-different-fighters.94948/page-7Northrop Grumman APG-68(V)9 SiteAN/APG-68 Global Security.comRetrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AN/APG-68&oldid=787209888"
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