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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. | + | 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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| − | The AN/APG-26 is a target tracking radar so can lock onto targets providing the | + | The AN/APG-26 is a target tracking radar so can lock onto targets providing the player with ranging and closing speed information. 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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===Comparison with analogues=== | ===Comparison with analogues=== | ||
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| − | Compared the the | + | 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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Revision as of 07:04, 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 player with ranging and closing speed information. 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:
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;
- other literature.
