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According to the production plan, F-35 aircraft acquired by Poland, Belgium and Finland will feature the new equipment.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2022-12-30-Pentagon-and-Lockheed-Martin-Finalize-Lot-15-17-Agreement,-Capping-a-Year-of-International-Growth |title=Pentagon And Lockheed Martin Finalize Lot 15-17 Agreement, Capping A Year Of International Growth |last= |first= |date= |website=|publisher= |access-date=2023-02-04 |quote=}}</ref> |
According to the production plan, F-35 aircraft acquired by Poland, Belgium and Finland will feature the new equipment.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2022-12-30-Pentagon-and-Lockheed-Martin-Finalize-Lot-15-17-Agreement,-Capping-a-Year-of-International-Growth |title=Pentagon And Lockheed Martin Finalize Lot 15-17 Agreement, Capping A Year Of International Growth |last= |first= |date= |website=|publisher= |access-date=2023-02-04 |quote=}}</ref> |
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British combat aviation expert Abraham Abrams in 2024 credited the development of the Chinese [[Chengdu J-20|J-20 fifth generation fighter]] as being a central factor in the decision to cut short the production of the older [[AN/APG-81]] to fund a next generation radar for the F-35, citing statements from Northrop Grumman highlighting the new radar's particular importance for air superiority missions. Abrams highlighted that the J-20's stealth capabilities added urgency to the need to integrate more powerful sensors on the F-35, with the AN/APG-85's sophistication also valued to help compensate for the J-20's carriage of a much larger radar than the F-35 could accommodate. This was one of multiple enhancements to the F-35 which Abrams cited the J-20 program as having been a central factor in stimulating funding for.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Abrams |first=Abraham |title=J-20 Mighty Dragon: Asia’s First Stealth Fighter in the Era of China’s Military Rise |date=2024 |publisher=Helion |year=2024 |location=Warwick |pages=31, 66}}</ref> |
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| Country of origin | United States |
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| Type | Solid-state active electronically scanned array (AESA) |
The AN/APG-85 is an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system designed by Northrop Grumman for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. The AN/APG-85 is a further development of the AN/APG-81 and is planned to be installed in all three variants of the F-35 aircraft from Lot 17 and onwards, which are planned to enter production in 2025.[1]
In air-to-air mode, the AN/APG-85 provides long-range detection and tracking of air targets, including aircraft, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In air-to-ground mode, the radar provides high-resolution imaging of ground targets, including enemy installations, vehicles, and other targets of interest. The high-resolution SAR imaging capabilities of the AN/APG-85 are particularly useful for reconnaissance missions, providing detailed images of targets for further analysis.
The AN/APG-85 is designed for easy integration with other aircraft systems, including electronic warfare systems, weapons, and communication systems. This allows for seamless integration with the overall aircraft systems and provides a high level of situational awareness for the pilot.
According to the production plan, F-35 aircraft acquired by Poland, Belgium and Finland will feature the new equipment.[2]
British combat aviation expert Abraham Abrams in 2024 credited the development of the Chinese J-20 fifth generation fighter as being a central factor in the decision to cut short the production of the older AN/APG-81 to fund a next generation radar for the F-35, citing statements from Northrop Grumman highlighting the new radar's particular importance for air superiority missions. Abrams highlighted that the J-20's stealth capabilities added urgency to the need to integrate more powerful sensors on the F-35, with the AN/APG-85's sophistication also valued to help compensate for the J-20's carriage of a much larger radar than the F-35 could accommodate. This was one of multiple enhancements to the F-35 which Abrams cited the J-20 program as having been a central factor in stimulating funding for.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Northrop Grumman Developing the Next Generation Radar for the F-35 Lightning II". Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "Pentagon And Lockheed Martin Finalize Lot 15-17 Agreement, Capping A Year Of International Growth". Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ Abrams, Abraham (2024). J-20 Mighty Dragon: Asia’s First Stealth Fighter in the Era of China’s Military Rise. Warwick: Helion. pp. 31, 66.
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