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− | The '''AN/APG-26''' is an American [[Airborne Radars|airborne target tracking radar]]. In | + | 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. |
− | === Vehicles equipped with this radar === | + | ===Vehicles equipped with this radar=== |
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* {{Specs-Link|f3d_1}} | * {{Specs-Link|f3d_1}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|javelin_fmk9}} | * {{Specs-Link|javelin_fmk9}} | ||
− | == General info / usage == | + | ==General info / usage== |
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− | The AN/APG-26 is a target tracking radar | + | 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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− | + | ! {{Annotation|Maximum<br/>Tracking<br/>Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}} | |
+ | ! {{Annotation|Minimum<br/>Tracking<br/>Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}} | ||
+ | ! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}} | ||
+ | ! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking<br/>Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}} | ||
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− | === Comparison with analogues === | + | ===Comparison with analogues=== |
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− | Compared | + | 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 and cons=== |
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* Wide tracking angles | * Wide tracking angles | ||
+ | * Gets lead indicator | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[AN/APS-21]] | * [[AN/APS-21]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
+ | [[Category:Radars]] | ||
[[Category:Aircraft radars]] | [[Category:Aircraft radars]] |
Revision as of 01:58, 6 October 2021
Contents
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 | |||
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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
- Gets lead indicator
Cons:
- Slightly worse range than soviet counterpart
History
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
An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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;
- encyclopedia page on weapon;
- other literature.