The AN/APG-68(V)9 radar is the latest development. Besides the increase in scan range compared to the previous version, it has a Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) capability.
Programmable Signal Processor (PSP) - The core radar component which is responsible for signal processing, frequency selection, signal digitization for B-Scope display. The PSP is controlled through the F-16 Heads Down Display Set (HDDS) or what is commonly called the Multi-Function Displays (MFDs). The PSP is directed by the system operational flight program (OFP), which is controlled and modified for new threats or addition radar system requirements. The PSP also contains all the controls circuitry for radar A/A and A/G operational scan patterns and SAR/ISAR operation.
Modular Low Powered Radio Frequency (MLPRF) - The frequency generator for the radar system. Frequency generation is dependent on the random frequency selection from the radar tables within the PSP upon system start-up. The MLPRF will generate a small amount of RF Drive, which is sent to the Dual Mode Transmitter (DMT), where it is amplified and a small RF sample is sent to the MLPRF for comparison checksum (more like a check and balance system). The MLPRF also is responsible for the receiving of the radar return, generating the RF injection noise (for RF discrimination), and the processed RF within the MLPRF is then later sent to the PSP for video processing and threat/target matching against the radar threat tables within the PSP, prior to flightcrew system display.
Dual Mode Transmitter (DMT) - A 24,000 volt radar transmitter, containing a TWT, which generates the amplified RF to be sent to the radar Antenna for system emission. The TWT operates by optical pulses received from the DMT's internal Pulse Decker Unit and TWT Cathode/Anode voltage inputs.
Antenna - A planar array antenna, which is constructed to receive RF data through a waveguide system. The transmitted and received pulses are controlled in time by the PMW (Pulse Modulated Wave) radar design, and the waveguide duplexer assembly. Internal to the antenna are Uniphaser Assemblies (used for quadrature phase control), Phase Shifters (used of quadrature I/Q data) and gimbalized motor control for antenna positioning and position correction.
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The AN APG 68 radar is a long range up to 296 km 1 Pulse doppler radar designed by Westinghouse now Northrop Grumman to replace AN APG 66 radar in the F 16 Fighting Falcon The AN APG 68 V 8 and earlier radar system consists of the following line replaceable units Antenna Dual Mode Transmitter DMT Modular Low power radio frequency MLPRF Programmable signal processor PSP AN APG 68Country of originUSATypePulse doppler airborne radarFrequencyStarting Envelope frequency around 9 86 GHzRange296 32 km 184 milesAzimuth 10 degrees 30 degrees 60 degrees The AN APG 68 V 9 2 radar system consists of the following line replaceable units Antenna Medium Duty Transmitter MDT Modular Receiver Exciter MoRE Common Radar Processor CoRP The AN APG 68 V 9 radar is the latest development Besides the increase in scan range compared to the previous version it has a Synthetic aperture radar SAR capability The APG 68 V 9 has equipped several variants including the Egyptian Air Force 3 Israeli Air Force 4 Chilean Air Force Republic of Singapore Air Force 5 Turkish Air Force 6 Royal Moroccan Air Force 7 Greek Air Force 8 Pakistan Air Force Polish Air Force 9 Royal Thai Air Force 10 and Indonesian Air Force 11 Specifications EditFrequency Starting Envelope frequency around 9 86 GHz Under AIS Testing as high as 26 GHz Range 296 32 km 184 miles Search cone 120 degrees 120 degrees Azimuth angular coverage 10 degrees 30 degrees 60 degrees Programmable Signal Processor PSP The core radar component which is responsible for signal processing frequency selection signal digitization for B Scope display The PSP is controlled through the F 16 Heads Down Display Set HDDS or what is commonly called the Multi Function Displays MFDs The PSP is directed by the system operational flight program OFP which is controlled and modified for new threats or addition radar system requirements The PSP also contains all the controls circuitry for radar A A and A G operational scan patterns and SAR ISAR operation Modular Low Powered Radio Frequency MLPRF The frequency generator for the radar system Frequency generation is dependent on the random frequency selection from the radar tables within the PSP upon system start up The MLPRF will generate a small amount of RF Drive which is sent to the Dual Mode Transmitter DMT where it is amplified and a small RF sample is sent to the MLPRF for comparison checksum more like a check and balance system The MLPRF also is responsible for the receiving of the radar return generating the RF injection noise for RF discrimination and the processed RF within the MLPRF is then later sent to the PSP for video processing and threat target matching against the radar threat tables within the PSP prior to flightcrew system display Dual Mode Transmitter DMT A 24 000 volt radar transmitter containing a TWT which generates the amplified RF to be sent to the radar Antenna for system emission The TWT operates by optical pulses received from the DMT s internal Pulse Decker Unit and TWT Cathode Anode voltage inputs Antenna A planar array antenna which is constructed to receive RF data through a waveguide system The transmitted and received pulses are controlled in time by the PMW Pulse Modulated Wave radar design and the waveguide duplexer assembly Internal to the antenna are Uniphaser Assemblies used for quadrature phase control Phase Shifters used of quadrature I Q data and gimbalized motor control for antenna positioning and position correction References Edit Ancile Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2011 05 26 Retrieved 2011 05 24 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Egypt to receive 24 F16 in 3 2bn deal defenceWeb 2009 10 19 Retrieved 2021 03 27 admin 2004 01 21 APG 68 V 9 Radar for Block 50 52 F 16 Defense Update Retrieved 2021 03 27 Home DDTC Public Portal PDF www pmddtc state gov Retrieved 2021 03 27 Turkey completes deal for 30 new F 16s www flightglobal com Archived from the original on 2009 02 28 Morocco F 16C D Block 50 52 Aircraft www defense aerospace com Retrieved 2021 03 27 Performance Flight Testing Of Updated Radar Under Way For Lockheed Martin F 16 www defense aerospace com Retrieved 2021 03 27 permanent dead link Military Technology 9 2019 www monch com Retrieved 2021 03 27 permanent dead link Northrop Grumman to Supply Airborne Fire Control Radars to Thailand Iraq and Oman for F 16s Northrop Grumman Newsroom Retrieved 2021 03 27 Bopong Senjata dan Radar Canggih Pesawat F 16 TNI AU Semakin Garang SINDOnews com in Indonesian 2020 08 28 Retrieved 2021 08 10 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to AN APG 68 External links EditNorthrop Grumman APG 68 V 9 Site AN APG 68 Global Security com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title AN APG 68 amp oldid 1167201251, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
