1.1.2 Capabilities

Capabilities:

- search airspace in front of the aircraft up to 20 km long by 60° wide by 24° tall.

- stabilize antenna for roll angles of +/-70° from level.

- query the identity of aircraft in conjunction with the SRZO-2.

- lock on a contact within 10 to 12 km and track its range, azimuth, and elevation.

- display shoot zones for the selected missile.

- display "Turn Away" ("Break off Attack") indication.

- reduces ground clutter at low altitudes.

- reduces noise when active jamming is present.

- reduces effectiveness of passive countermeasures.

Independent of target size, the maximum detection range is limited to 20 km by the display screen.

Maximum detection range is calculated using the following formula (range equation):

The radar also controls the PAU-473 gunsight camera. There are two modes of opertion:

1. Photograph mode: The camera is activated by periodic pulses with a 2.5 second interval.

The camera is activated either upon the command "20km" from the ARL-S plant or when the transmitter high voltage switch is in the "On" position.

2. Film mode: The camera is activated when the combat button is pressed and takes 8 +/- 2 frames per second.

The camera is turned off when either the "high voltage" or "transmit" switches are in the "Off" position.