Radar tilt/elevation, distance to non-locked target, and distance units
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I have a few technical questions about the radar operation on the F-16. Can someone please help me out?
(1) Is the F16 AA radar horizon-stabilized or stabllized with respect to the aircraft nose?
That is, if the tilt is 0 and the radar is scanning +/- 60 degs vertically, if I turn the aircraft 40 deg nose up, is the scan now 40-120 degrees with respect to the aircraft position?(2) Is there any way to get a distance to a non-locked target? I can roughly get it by its apparent position on the scope, but is there a way to get an actual number without bugging/locking it?
(3) Finally … units! Are all avionic reporting distances (FCR range, contact distance, DLZ etc.) standardized to nautical miles?
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Why would you think nautical? I’m believe’n statute
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1. its from the nose of the a/c, so no
2. thats one way of doing it. using the tic marks on the FCR, unless you know how to translate the captain’s bars(width, length equaling a certain range/azimuth), so yes
3. I dont know but i believe its nautical miles -
1. In the CRM modes, yes it’s horizon based as much as the gimbals allow. In ACM modes (with the exception of slew I think) it’s airframe reference.
2. It’s just the scope position unless you bug it.
3. Nautical miles. Speeds will be either an KTAS or estimated KCAS. -
Thanks, all!
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1. In the CRM modes, yes it’s horizon based as much as the gimbals allow. In ACM modes (with the exception of slew I think) it’s airframe reference.
2. It’s just the scope position unless you bug it.
3. Nautical miles. Speeds will be either an KTAS or estimated KCAS.Bang on correct with the addition that Ground speed is also used.
Slew will need some “love”