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IAF Jaguar Aircraft To Be Equipped With Modern AESA Radars

Yes. Elta had signed a deal with HAL to develop ELM-2052 AESA radar for 100 Tejas LCA and 123 Jaguar. They will also work with HAL to integrate Astra A2A missile and also Meteor when the opportunity comes up.

HAL will be manufacturing this Radar in India, after sourcing the AESA modules from Israel.

For now it will use Derby and Python air-to-air missiles for Jaguar.

The Jaguar is neither designed nor expected to perform the role of a BVR fighter. When and if it does receive an AESA radar, it's most likely for conducting effective SAR, GMTI and similar ground-focused radar operations.

The only reason why a Jaguar even needs to be carrying ANY air-to-air ordnance is because that's a last-resort for self defence, in case the escorting fighters of the Jaguar fail to take care of the aerial threat, or are destroyed in the attempt themselves (in which case, the Jaguar's priority will be to egress out of the area ASAP. A Jag will never stay & engage in an air battle unless it is forced to, neither will it be initiating combat at BVR ranges).

Every A2A missile Jaguar carries is an A2G munition that it cannot carry - and that was the purpose the plane was meant to fulfill in the first place.

So I'm skeptical of Derby BVRAAMs finding their way onto the Jag. Do you have any news backing that up? And as far as IR-guided WVRAAMs go, it appears we've already selected the AIM-132 ASRAAM for this plane. However, having other types of WVR missiles integrated with the Jag's systems won't hurt.

Nope, this will happen in Airborne radar too.

LCA will have 512 T/R modules and Jaguar might have 300+ T/R Modules.

I said it doesn't usually happen - how many such examples are in existence today? Never said it can't...the purpose of my post was indeed to highlight this possibility.

If Jag gets a new AESA radar, that's fine by me.
 
The heart of a radar is the technology used in the array & the back-end components, software & algorithms. With ESA radars, it's possible to add or subtract T/R modules in order to increase or decrease the size of the array as per required application.

This usually does not happen with airborne radars (given the fact that most of the time, the radar is developed keeping a plane in mind), but is widespread in naval, ship-based applications, like the SPY-1.

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Given some investment, it's not impossible for two planes with different sizes & shapes of the nose, to technically have the same radar. But given the additional time & money it takes to scale the array, such exercises are avoided.
They are flexible, will be based on the radome dia.

The EL/M-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. 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

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).

The EL/W-2085 was developed from the single-band EL/M-2075 "Phalcon" system.

Instead of using a rotodome, a moving radar found on some AEW&C aircraft, the EL/W-2085 uses the active electronically scanned array (AESA), an active phased array radar. This radar consists of an array of transmit/receive (T/R) modules that allow a beam to be electronically steered, making a physically rotating rotodome unnecessary. AESA radars operate on a pseudorandom set of frequencies and also have very short scanning rates, which makes them difficult to detect and jam. Up to 100 targets can be tracked simultaneously to a range of 200 nmi (370 km), while at the same time, over a dozen air-to-air interceptions or air-to-ground attacks can be guided. The radar can be mounted on the side of the aircraft's fuselage or on the top inside a small dome. Either position gives the radar 360-degree coverage. The phased array allows positions of aircraft on operator screens to be updated every 2–4 seconds, rather than every 20–40 seconds as is the case on the rotodome AWACS.

The EL/M-2248 MF-STAR is a multifunction active electronically scanned array naval radar system developed by IAI Elta for maritime installation on warships. It is capable of tracking both air and surface targets and providing fire control guidance.MF-STAR is an acronym of Multi-Function Surveillance, Track And Guidance Radar.

The EL/M-2248 MF-STAR is a multifunction solid state Active electronically scanned array radar developed for a new generation of naval platforms. The radar system is made up of 4 active arrays operating in the S-band, each of the 4 arrays is positioned in one direction. The radar employs multi-beam and pulse Doppler techniques as-well-as robust Electronic counter-countermeasures techniques to extract low radar cross-section targets from complex clutter and jamming environments. AESA radars provide a low probability of intercept of emitted signals and help the ships remain stealthy. Weighing only seven tons the system can be installed on smaller vessels of Corvette size and above.

The MF-STAR is capable of tracking both air and surface targets and can track hundreds of targets simultaneously with a very fast refresh rate. It is capable of providing guidance illumination and mid course updates to both active and semi active Surface-to-air missiles and Anti-ship missiles, with multiple simultaneous engagement capability. It is also capable of automatic splash detection and correction for naval gunnery support.

While targets are tracked at long range threats are automatically recognized at medium range and Automatic track initiation takes place. Sea skimming attacking missile are tracked at >25 km while High flying fighter aircraft are automatically tracked at >250 km.

Overall, EL/M-2248 performance and appearance is similar to U.S. Navy's Aegis Combat System and its AN/SPY-1D radar antenna.

The EL/M-2133 WindGuard Radar is a four-faced distributed active electronically scanned array Pulse Doppler radar designed to detect and automatically track Anti-Tank Rockets (ATRs), Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) and Tank Rounds.

The IAI EL/W-2090 is an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) radar system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Elta Electronics Industries of Israel. Its primary objective is to provide intelligence to maintain air superiority and conduct surveillance. The system is currently in-service with the Indian Air Force.

It is a development of the EL/M-2075 system, described by the Federation of American Scientists as the most advanced AEW&C system in the world, in 1999 and 2008 articles.
The EL/W-2090 is a further development of EL/M-2075 and EL/W-2085.

The EL/W-2090 uses the active electronically scanned array (AESA), an active phased array radar. This radar consists of an array transmit/receive (T/R) modules that allow a beam to be electronically steered, making a physically rotating rotodome unnecessary. AESA radars operate on a pseudorandom set of frequencies and also have very short scanning rates, which makes them difficult to detect and jam.

The EL/W-2090
Beriev_A-50EI_Mainstay2009.jpg


The EL/M-2133
ASPRO-A.jpg


The EL/W-2085
111_Sqn_G550_CAEW.JPG


The EL/M-2248
ELM_2248_MF-STAR_radar_onboard_INS_Kolkata_%28D63%29_of_the_Indian_Navy.png


There are many more radars
Is there any GaN based radars deployed? Made by Elta.
 
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Yes. Elta had signed a deal with HAL to develop ELM-2052 AESA radar for 100 Tejas LCA and 123 Jaguar. They will also work with HAL to integrate Astra A2A missile and also Meteor when the opportunity comes up.

HAL will be manufacturing this Radar in India, after sourcing the AESA modules from Israel.

For now it will use Derby and Python air-to-air missiles for Jaguar.

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why does the jaguar need AESA radar ??
 
The whole upgrade deal is only going to cost us 700 Million $. i.e. less than 6 million $ per Aircraft which will make it more deadly than anything the pakistanis have got. (except the F-16).
it is cost of 3-4 rafales
 
The EL/M-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. 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

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).

The EL/W-2085 was developed from the single-band EL/M-2075 "Phalcon" system.

Instead of using a rotodome, a moving radar found on some AEW&C aircraft, the EL/W-2085 uses the active electronically scanned array (AESA), an active phased array radar. This radar consists of an array of transmit/receive (T/R) modules that allow a beam to be electronically steered, making a physically rotating rotodome unnecessary. AESA radars operate on a pseudorandom set of frequencies and also have very short scanning rates, which makes them difficult to detect and jam. Up to 100 targets can be tracked simultaneously to a range of 200 nmi (370 km), while at the same time, over a dozen air-to-air interceptions or air-to-ground attacks can be guided. The radar can be mounted on the side of the aircraft's fuselage or on the top inside a small dome. Either position gives the radar 360-degree coverage. The phased array allows positions of aircraft on operator screens to be updated every 2–4 seconds, rather than every 20–40 seconds as is the case on the rotodome AWACS.

The EL/M-2248 MF-STAR is a multifunction active electronically scanned array naval radar system developed by IAI Elta for maritime installation on warships. It is capable of tracking both air and surface targets and providing fire control guidance.MF-STAR is an acronym of Multi-Function Surveillance, Track And Guidance Radar.

The EL/M-2248 MF-STAR is a multifunction solid state Active electronically scanned array radar developed for a new generation of naval platforms. The radar system is made up of 4 active arrays operating in the S-band, each of the 4 arrays is positioned in one direction. The radar employs multi-beam and pulse Doppler techniques as-well-as robust Electronic counter-countermeasures techniques to extract low radar cross-section targets from complex clutter and jamming environments. AESA radars provide a low probability of intercept of emitted signals and help the ships remain stealthy. Weighing only seven tons the system can be installed on smaller vessels of Corvette size and above.

The MF-STAR is capable of tracking both air and surface targets and can track hundreds of targets simultaneously with a very fast refresh rate. It is capable of providing guidance illumination and mid course updates to both active and semi active Surface-to-air missiles and Anti-ship missiles, with multiple simultaneous engagement capability. It is also capable of automatic splash detection and correction for naval gunnery support.

While targets are tracked at long range threats are automatically recognized at medium range and Automatic track initiation takes place. Sea skimming attacking missile are tracked at >25 km while High flying fighter aircraft are automatically tracked at >250 km.

Overall, EL/M-2248 performance and appearance is similar to U.S. Navy's Aegis Combat System and its AN/SPY-1D radar antenna.

The EL/M-2133 WindGuard Radar is a four-faced distributed active electronically scanned array Pulse Doppler radar designed to detect and automatically track Anti-Tank Rockets (ATRs), Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) and Tank Rounds.

The IAI EL/W-2090 is an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) radar system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Elta Electronics Industries of Israel. Its primary objective is to provide intelligence to maintain air superiority and conduct surveillance. The system is currently in-service with the Indian Air Force.

It is a development of the EL/M-2075 system, described by the Federation of American Scientists as the most advanced AEW&C system in the world, in 1999 and 2008 articles.
The EL/W-2090 is a further development of EL/M-2075 and EL/W-2085.

The EL/W-2090 uses the active electronically scanned array (AESA), an active phased array radar. This radar consists of an array transmit/receive (T/R) modules that allow a beam to be electronically steered, making a physically rotating rotodome unnecessary. AESA radars operate on a pseudorandom set of frequencies and also have very short scanning rates, which makes them difficult to detect and jam.

The EL/W-2090
Beriev_A-50EI_Mainstay2009.jpg


The EL/M-2133
ASPRO-A.jpg


The EL/W-2085
111_Sqn_G550_CAEW.JPG


The EL/M-2248
ELM_2248_MF-STAR_radar_onboard_INS_Kolkata_%28D63%29_of_the_Indian_Navy.png


There are many more radars
Wow.....interesting. Never knew that
 
Well then why not fit it in the Mig 29K platform. It is a much better option. With the Indian AC acting as a Fleet defence carrier this would be a much better option.
Russian missiles ,they won't ready to integrate with a pro american origin radar.
 
Jaguars aren't getting any AESA radars, will get a pulse Doppler radar probably Elta E/M 2032
 
Every A2A missile Jaguar carries is an A2G munition that it cannot carry - and that was the purpose the plane was meant to fulfill in the first place.
But does the jag not have 2 overwing pylons dedicated to a2a missiles?
 
PAF should also do same with their mirage aircrafts . Mirage is a lethal strike assest.
Overspending is not good. We don't need to follow them . We are fine because we have nuclear weapons for minimum deterrence purpose. While india is just 1 cm away from border.
While we have enough fighters, and it can hold India at-least one week, which is good buy time for final go.
 
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