Possible 360 Degree Radar For JF17

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I have this concept for JF17 to introduce 360 degree radar giving it edge specially after HOBS ,Also Italian Company promises to scale down this version (even it can be installed on landing gear)
>> Italian Firm Leonardo-Finmeccanica Launches New 360 Degree Airborne Radar

An Osprey electronically scanned radar is installed on an aircraft.
Italian defense group Leonardo-Finmeccanica has launched a new 360 degree airborne radar using fixed panels distributed around the body of aircraft, which it claims is the first of its kind.

Norway’s configuration of the Osprey radar involves a fixed radar panel in the nose of the AW101 and one in each of the landing gear sponsons.The Osprey electronically scanned radar has already been sold to the Norwegian Air Force for use on its new AW101 search and rescue helicopters, as well as to two unnamed US firms, the defense group said.
“Until now, if you wanted 360-degree coverage you would use a rotating radar on the belly of the aircraft,” said Brendon Nolan, sales VP for radar and advanced targeting for Leonardo Airborne and Space Systems Division.

“That can be a problem if you are landing on semi-prepared strips or in snow, where the radar can be damaged by rocks,” said Tim Bungey, chief engineer on the program. Brendon said the radar was the first lightweight, airborne radar with 360-degree coverage and no moving parts. The firm, formerly known as Finmeccanica, has already developed and sold its e-scan Seaspray radar, which sits on a gimbel.

The Osprey antennae, by contrast, are fixed, meaning less need for spare parts, said Bungey.
“Avoiding the need for a belly radar also reduces drag, which can improve time on station,” he said. The firm is targeting aircraft such as King Airs, as well as helicopters, but also believes the Osprey can be scaled up to be used on maritime patrol aircraft, with up to four radar panels a possibility. “We have taken our experience developing algorhythms for fire control radars, as well as using our overland experience from our Picosar radar,” said Bungey.

Weighing in at 50kg, the radar mounts antennae which weigh just over 11kg each.
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Wow 360 Degree Radar coverage with no moving parts

 

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https://web.facebook.com/Strategica...41828.328693710634463/450163768487456/?type=3
I have this concept for JF17 to introduce 360 degree radar giving it edge specially after HOBS ,Also Italian Company promises to scale down this version (even it can be installed on landing gear)
>> Italian Firm Leonardo-Finmeccanica Launches New 360 Degree Airborne Radar

An Osprey electronically scanned radar is installed on an aircraft.
Italian defense group Leonardo-Finmeccanica has launched a new 360 degree airborne radar using fixed panels distributed around the body of aircraft, which it claims is the first of its kind.

Norway’s configuration of the Osprey radar involves a fixed radar panel in the nose of the AW101 and one in each of the landing gear sponsons.The Osprey electronically scanned radar has already been sold to the Norwegian Air Force for use on its new AW101 search and rescue helicopters, as well as to two unnamed US firms, the defense group said.
“Until now, if you wanted 360-degree coverage you would use a rotating radar on the belly of the aircraft,” said Brendon Nolan, sales VP for radar and advanced targeting for Leonardo Airborne and Space Systems Division.

“That can be a problem if you are landing on semi-prepared strips or in snow, where the radar can be damaged by rocks,” said Tim Bungey, chief engineer on the program. Brendon said the radar was the first lightweight, airborne radar with 360-degree coverage and no moving parts. The firm, formerly known as Finmeccanica, has already developed and sold its e-scan Seaspray radar, which sits on a gimbel.

The Osprey antennae, by contrast, are fixed, meaning less need for spare parts, said Bungey.
“Avoiding the need for a belly radar also reduces drag, which can improve time on station,” he said. The firm is targeting aircraft such as King Airs, as well as helicopters, but also believes the Osprey can be scaled up to be used on maritime patrol aircraft, with up to four radar panels a possibility. “We have taken our experience developing algorhythms for fire control radars, as well as using our overland experience from our Picosar radar,” said Bungey.

Weighing in at 50kg, the radar mounts antennae which weigh just over 11kg each.
‪#‎Copper_Head‬




Wow 360 Degree Radar coverage with no moving parts

what is the range of the radar?
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[Quwa]

what is the range of the radar?
@Quwa

Range is not disclosed to the public.

 

[Freyja]

Here's an AW101 - specifically one for the Norwegian Air Force:

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These are used for maritime Search and Rescue and their radars are optimized for that. So this particular system isn't going to be of much use on the JF-17.

According to the OP, you'd have needed a rotating radar until now, which would be a very problematic fit for JF-17:

Of course rotating radars are hardly out of fashion either, being on newer models like the NH90.

Lets remember that this system is being fitted on SAR heloes and large MPAs not small, high-speed aircraft.

If you want to put this particular system, or a derivative of it onto a fighter or attack aircraft you'd need more then money and a few software changes. It's not plug-and-play. The sensors would need to be redesigned to fit a fighter-type platform, software written, safety tested and validated, then integrated onto the choice platform, safety tested and validated then trained on and finally flown with.

it's a lengthy process and at the moment these sensors are optimized for use on maritime search and rescue helicopters and lumbering MPAs like the P-3, not fighter aircraft.