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==Description==
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a German [[Airborne Radars|airborne target detection (search) radar]].
 
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a German [[Airborne Radars|airborne target detection (search) radar]].
  
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* {{Specs-Link|me-410b-6_r3}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|me-410b-6_r3}}
  
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The {{PAGENAME}} is only a target detection radar, so cannot track targets or provide a lead indicator. The {{PAGENAME}} (and the [[FuG-202]] and [[FuG-220]]) do not scan for targets; instead radar blips update instantly and continuously on the radar display, providing an accurate indication of where the targets are. It still has a good range of 20 km but relatively narrow detection angles.
 
The {{PAGENAME}} is only a target detection radar, so cannot track targets or provide a lead indicator. The {{PAGENAME}} (and the [[FuG-202]] and [[FuG-220]]) do not scan for targets; instead radar blips update instantly and continuously on the radar display, providing an accurate indication of where the targets are. It still has a good range of 20 km but relatively narrow detection angles.
  
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! {{Annotation|Maximum<br/>Detection<br/>Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
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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|Guaranteed<br/>Detection<br/>Range|The range, below which, detection of a target is practically guaranteed}}
 
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! {{Annotation|Minimum<br/>Detection<br/>Range|The range below which targets cannot be detected by the radar}}
 
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! {{Annotation|Range Settings|The available range scale settings of the radar}}
 
 
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| C || ✓ || X || X || X || X || X
 
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! {{Annotation|Max range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
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! {{Annotation|Display ranges|The available range scale settings of the radar}}
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! {{Annotation|IFF|Identification friend or foe}}
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| SRC || 20 km || 20 km || ✓
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! {{Annotation|Search Mode|The search mode of the radar (some radars have multiple search modes with different characteristics)}}
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! Mode
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! {{Annotation|Azimuth Scan<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan}}
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! {{Annotation|Elevation Scan<br/>Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan}}
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| Continuous || ±30° || ±15° || Instant
 
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Compared to other target detection radars the {{PAGENAME}} has a good detection range of 20 km. But it has a fairly poor ±30° azimuth scan angle, and the elevation scan angle (±15°) is not the best too. The radar display also update instantly unlike most other radars. The radar has a much better range than the [[FuG-202]] and [[FuG-220]] but the elevation scan angle is worse and the azimuth is a bit worse.
 
Compared to other target detection radars the {{PAGENAME}} has a good detection range of 20 km. But it has a fairly poor ±30° azimuth scan angle, and the elevation scan angle (±15°) is not the best too. The radar display also update instantly unlike most other radars. The radar has a much better range than the [[FuG-202]] and [[FuG-220]] but the elevation scan angle is worse and the azimuth is a bit worse.
  
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== History ==
 
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Development of the {{PAGENAME}} started in 1938 by Lorenz company for the competition for the next Luftwaffe radar but lost to the Würzburg radar. In 1941 Lorenz adapted it for the competition for the next Naval radar and won. Its main use was on submarines but also found use on planes. The first version had only a rough indicator if the target was left, right or centered. A later version got the PPI display.
 
Development of the {{PAGENAME}} started in 1938 by Lorenz company for the competition for the next Luftwaffe radar but lost to the Würzburg radar. In 1941 Lorenz adapted it for the competition for the next Naval radar and won. Its main use was on submarines but also found use on planes. The first version had only a rough indicator if the target was left, right or centered. A later version got the PPI display.
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== See also ==
 
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* [[Airborne Radars]]
 
 
* [[FuG-202]] & [[FuG-220]] (other German WW2 radars)
 
* [[FuG-202]] & [[FuG-220]] (other German WW2 radars)
 
* [[AI Mk. X]] (a radar found on American war-time aircraft)
 
* [[AI Mk. X]] (a radar found on American war-time aircraft)

Revision as of 22:18, 28 September 2023

Description

The FuG-200 is a German airborne target detection (search) radar.

Vehicles equipped with this radar

General info / usage

The FuG-200 is only a target detection radar, so cannot track targets or provide a lead indicator. The FuG-200 (and the FuG-202 and FuG-220) do not scan for targets; instead radar blips update instantly and continuously on the radar display, providing an accurate indication of where the targets are. It still has a good range of 20 km but relatively narrow detection angles.

Features
Band Pulse mode PD mode MTI mode IRST mode TWS mode SARH
C ✓ X X X X X
Search characteristics
Mode Max range Display ranges IFF
SRC 20 km 20 km ✓
Search modes
Mode Scan type Azimuth Elevation Period
SRC Continuous ±30° ±15° Instant

Comparison with analogues

Compared to other target detection radars the FuG-200 has a good detection range of 20 km. But it has a fairly poor ±30° azimuth scan angle, and the elevation scan angle (±15°) is not the best too. The radar display also update instantly unlike most other radars. The radar has a much better range than the FuG-202 and FuG-220 but the elevation scan angle is worse and the azimuth is a bit worse.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Instantly updating radar display
  • Very good range

Cons:

  • Poor elevation angle
  • Azimuth scan angles not that good

History

Development of the FuG-200 started in 1938 by Lorenz company for the competition for the next Luftwaffe radar but lost to the Würzburg radar. In 1941 Lorenz adapted it for the competition for the next Naval radar and won. Its main use was on submarines but also found use on planes. The first version had only a rough indicator if the target was left, right or centered. A later version got the PPI display.

Media

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See also

External links

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