ECRS radar that Typhoon has, comes in three different versions:EF radar locks at wide angle , could send A2A missiles from wide angle. More advantages in dogfight. İmagine F16 with stationary AESA versus EF with repositioned AESA antenna? İ would prefer EF .
Ultimately, differing requirements and timelines led to Captor-E being subdivided into the ECRS Mk 0 (Kuwait and Qatar), Mk 1 (the definitive standard for Germany and Spain), and Mk 2 for the United Kingdom. Each of these radars introduces an additional level of capability, with ECRS Mk 2 being the most advanced.
The Leonardo Uk developed Mk 2 Radar that took over 10 years to be ready, has GaN/GaAs hybrid T/R modules. This radar has a lot more power and a far greater angle of swing than previous versions. It is claimed that the new technologies adapted in MK 2 will virtually make it impossible for enemy forces to escape detection be it air to air or air to ground.
One important claimed capability of the mk2 version is that, Eurofighter Typhoon will be able to locate and deny use of an adversary’s radar with a powerful electronic jamming attack, whilst staying beyond the reach of threats.
Saudi Airforce is requesting from the British this MK 2 version on the new EF2000s they are going to buy.
As Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 EF Typhoons can be retrofitted with this new Aesa Radar, Royal airforce is set to have them on all their TR2 & 3 planes.
I hope if we do have Typhoons as well, it must be with the MK 2 Radar fitted.
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