Radonsider
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No, TOYGUN works exactly like the EOTS, they both use the same method. There is no magic in EOTS.Previously we did somewhat detailed examination of F-35's RCS based on available data. We tried to figure out how SIPER would hold up against a F-35.
(ERIS has a detection range of 470km against targets with 1m RCS)
Here is the main article.
F-35A Radar scattering simulation
Introduction F-35 is the backbone of American stealth fighter fleet, it is intended to replace F-16, F-18C/D, Harrier and A-10. There are currently 3 versions of F-35 which are F-35A, F-35B and F-3…basicsaboutaerodynamicsandavionics.wordpress.com
TOYGUN is not similar to EOTS.
You see TOYGUN is a FLIR only.
While EOTS combines both FLIR and IRST in one.
However, that is why for A2A applications TFX has independent KARAT IRST.
True. (But it would be interested to see if they can pull off the desired result within current budget)
More or less I agree. However, if your concern is Greece then I have to say, they are unlikely to risk their limited numbers of F-35s against TurAF in short brust of tactical skirmishes.
If you go look at Toygun advertisement you will also see that "Air to Air" is present, same for external pods too.
The reason why KARAT is a different sensor is because of diversification, working on ground and air at the same time and using LWIR so better for detecting individual heat sources