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== Description ==
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The '''FuG-202''' is a German [[Airborne Radars|airborne target detection (search) radar]].
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The '''FuG 202''' is a German [[Airborne Radars|airborne target detection (search) radar]]. In game it is the most common German radar, found fitted to German aircraft from Rank 1 to Rank 4.
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=== Vehicles equipped with this radar ===
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* {{Specs-Link|do_217j_2}}
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==General info / usage==
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== General info / usage ==
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The FuG 202 is only a target detection radar, so cannot track targets or provide a lead indicator. The FuG 202 (and the [[FuG 220]]) are unique in that they 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. As a trade-off the radar has a short range of only 4 km and relatively narrow detection angles.
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The FuG-202 is only a target detection radar, so cannot track targets or provide a lead indicator. The FuG-202 (and the [[FuG-200]] 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. As a trade-off the radar has a short range of only 4 km and relatively narrow detection angles.
  
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! colspan="4" | General Characteristics
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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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| B || ✓ || X || X || X || X || X
 
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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|Max range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
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! {{Annotation|Elevation Scan<br/>Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan}}
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! {{Annotation|Display ranges|The available range scale settings of the radar}}
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! {{Annotation|Scan Time|The time taken to complete one scan (the scan bar moving from one edge of the radar display to the other)}}
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| SRC || 8 km || 8 km || X
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| Continuous || ±30° || ±30° || Instant
 
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Compared to other target detection radars the FuG 202 has a poor detection range of only 4 km. It also has a fairly poor ±30° azimuth scan angle, but the elevation scan angle (also ±30°) is fairly good. The radar display also update instantly unlike most other radars.
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Compared to other target detection radars the FuG-202 has a poor detection range of only 4 km. It also has a fairly poor ±30° azimuth scan angle, but the elevation scan angle (also ±30°) is fairly good. The radar display also update instantly unlike most other radars.
  
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== History ==
 
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The FuG 202 was a member of the German Lichtenstein family of airborne radars, the only widely deployed airborne interception radars used by German night fighters during WW2. The FuG 202, also known as the Lichtenstein B/C entered service in 1942, on night fighters including variants the Bf 110, Ju 88 and Do 217. The radar consisted of thirty-two small antennas, fitted in four groups of eight, in an array known as the Matratze (mattress).
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The FuG-202 was a member of the German Lichtenstein family of airborne radars, the only widely deployed airborne interception radars used by German night fighters during WW2. The FuG-202, also known as the Lichtenstein B/C entered service in 1942, on night fighters including variants the Bf 110, Ju 88 and Do 217. The radar consisted of thirty-two small antennas, fitted in four groups of eight, in an array known as the Matratze (mattress).
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Although the [[He 219 A-7|He 219]] did use the FuG 202 in its early prototypes the A-7 variant in game is fitted with the Hirschgeweih (stag's antlers) antennas, used on the [[FuG 220]] (Lichtenstein SN-2) radar, suggesting that in game this vehicle is equipped with the FuG 202 radar in error.
 
  
 
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* [[Airborne Radars]]
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* [[FuG-220]] (another iteration of German WW II radar)
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* [[AI Mk. X]] (a radar found the US P-61 and P-70 night fighters and British Mosquitos)
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Latest revision as of 21:58, 28 September 2023

Description

The FuG-202 is a German airborne target detection (search) radar.

Vehicles equipped with this radar

General info / usage

The FuG-202 is only a target detection radar, so cannot track targets or provide a lead indicator. The FuG-202 (and the FuG-200 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. As a trade-off the radar has a short range of only 4 km and relatively narrow detection angles.

Features
Band Pulse mode PD mode MTI mode IRST mode TWS mode SARH
B ✓ X X X X X
Search characteristics
Mode Max range Display ranges IFF
SRC 8 km 8 km X
Search modes
Mode Scan type Azimuth Elevation Period
SRC Continuous ±30° ±30° Instant

Comparison with analogues

Compared to other target detection radars the FuG-202 has a poor detection range of only 4 km. It also has a fairly poor ±30° azimuth scan angle, but the elevation scan angle (also ±30°) is fairly good. The radar display also update instantly unlike most other radars.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Instantly updating radar display
  • Good elevation scan angles

Cons:

  • Azimuth scan angles not that good

History

The FuG-202 was a member of the German Lichtenstein family of airborne radars, the only widely deployed airborne interception radars used by German night fighters during WW2. The FuG-202, also known as the Lichtenstein B/C entered service in 1942, on night fighters including variants the Bf 110, Ju 88 and Do 217. The radar consisted of thirty-two small antennas, fitted in four groups of eight, in an array known as the Matratze (mattress).

Media

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

See also

  • FuG-220 (another iteration of German WW II radar)
  • AI Mk. X (a radar found the US P-61 and P-70 night fighters and British Mosquitos)

External links

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