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==Description==
 
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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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'''Pros:'''
 
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== External links ==
 
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Revision as of 20:33, 9 September 2021

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 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

Radar Characteristics
Maximum
Tracking
Range
Minimum
Tracking
Range
Azimuth Tracking
Angle
Elevation Tracking
Angle
4,000 m 150 m ±60° ±60°

Comparison with analogues

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

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Wide tracking angles

Cons:

  • Slightly worse range than soviet counterpart

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

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See also

External links

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