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The '''AN/APG-26''' is an American [[Airborne Radars|airborne target tracking radar]]. In-game it is found fitted in conjunction with the [[AN/APS-21]] target detection (search) radar.
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The '''AN/APG-26''' is an American [[Airborne Radars|airborne target tracking radar]]. In game it is found fitted to high tier American, British and Japanese aircraft, in conjunction with the [[AN/APS-21]] target detection (search) radar.
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=== Vehicles equipped with this radar ===
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==General info / usage==
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== General info / usage ==
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The AN/APG-26 is a target tracking radar so can lock onto targets providing the layer with ranging and closing speed information. It can also provide a firing lead indicator allowing for accurate firing of the player's gun. The radar can lock onto targets at a range of only 4 km, so the AN/APS-21 should be used to detect targets at longer ranges
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The AN/APG-26 is a target tracking radar which can lock onto targets providing the player with ranging and closing speed information. The radar can lock onto targets at a range of 4 km or less, so the search radar AN/APS-21 should be used to detect targets at longer ranges.
  
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! {{Annotation|Maximum<br/>Tracking<br/>Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
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! Band !! Pulse mode !! {{Annotation|PD|Pulse-Doppler}} mode !! {{Annotation|MTI|Moving target indication}} mode !! {{Annotation|IRST|Infrared search and track}} mode !! {{Annotation|TWS|Track-while-Scan}} mode !! {{Annotation|SARH|Able to guide semi-active radar-homing missiles}}
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! {{Annotation|Minimum<br/>Tracking<br/>Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
 
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! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
 
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! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking<br/>Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
 
 
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! {{Annotation|Max range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
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Compared the the soviet RP-5 tracking radar the AN/APG-26 has slightly worse minimum and maximum ranges, but wider tracking angles.
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Compared to the Soviet [[RP-5]] tracking radar, the AN/APG-26 has slightly worse minimum and maximum ranges, but wider tracking angles.
  
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Latest revision as of 14:06, 30 September 2023

Description

The AN/APG-26 is an American airborne target tracking radar. In-game it is found fitted in conjunction with the AN/APS-21 target detection (search) radar.

Vehicles equipped with this radar

General info / usage

The AN/APG-26 is a target tracking radar which can lock onto targets providing the player with ranging and closing speed information. The radar can lock onto targets at a range of 4 km or less, so the search radar AN/APS-21 should be used to detect targets at longer ranges.

Features
Band Pulse mode PD mode MTI mode IRST mode TWS mode SARH
I ✓ X X X X X
Tracking characteristics
Mode Max range Azimuth limit Elevation limit
TRK 4 km ±60° ±60°

Comparison with analogues

Compared to the Soviet RP-5 tracking radar, the AN/APG-26 has slightly worse minimum and maximum ranges, but wider tracking angles.

Pros and cons

Summarise and briefly evaluate the radar in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.

Pros:

  • Wide tracking angles

Cons:

History

Main article: AN/APS-21

The AN/APG-26 was developed by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, along with the AN/APS-21, as part of their AN/APQ-35 radar suite. See the AN/APS-21 page for details.

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.
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