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| − | ==Description== | + | == Description == |
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The '''AN/APG-26''' is an American [[Airborne Radars|airborne target tracking radar]]. In-game it is found fitted in conjunction with the [[AN/APS-21]] target detection (search) radar. | The '''AN/APG-26''' is an American [[Airborne Radars|airborne target tracking radar]]. In-game it is found fitted in conjunction with the [[AN/APS-21]] target detection (search) radar. | ||
| − | ===Vehicles equipped with this radar=== | + | === Vehicles equipped with this radar === |
| − | <!-- List out vehicles that are equipped with the radar. --> | + | <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the radar.'' --> |
* {{Specs-Link|f3d_1}} | * {{Specs-Link|f3d_1}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|javelin_fmk9}} | * {{Specs-Link|javelin_fmk9}} | ||
| − | ==General info / usage== | + | == General info / usage == |
| − | <!-- Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the radar. Describe its distinctive features | + | <!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the radar. Describe its distinctive features and tactics of usage against the main opponents.'' --> |
The AN/APG-26 is a target tracking radar which can lock onto targets providing the player with ranging and closing speed information. The radar can lock onto targets at a range of 4 km or less, so the search radar AN/APS-21 should be used to detect targets at longer ranges. | The AN/APG-26 is a target tracking radar which can lock onto targets providing the player with ranging and closing speed information. The radar can lock onto targets at a range of 4 km or less, so the search radar AN/APS-21 should be used to detect targets at longer ranges. | ||
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| − | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="7" | Features |
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| − | ! {{Annotation| | + | ! Band !! Pulse mode !! {{Annotation|PD|Pulse-Doppler}} mode !! {{Annotation|MTI|Moving target indication}} mode !! {{Annotation|IRST|Infrared search and track}} mode !! {{Annotation|TWS|Track-while-Scan}} mode !! {{Annotation|SARH|Able to guide semi-active radar-homing missiles}} |
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| − | | | + | | I || ✓ || X || X || X || X || X |
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| + | ! colspan="7" | Tracking characteristics | ||
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| + | ! Mode | ||
| + | ! {{Annotation|Max range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}} | ||
| + | ! {{Annotation|Azimuth limit|How far to each side the radar can track}} | ||
| + | ! {{Annotation|Elevation limit|How far up and down the radar can track}} | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | TRK || 4 km || ±60° || ±60° | ||
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| − | ===Comparison with analogues=== | + | === Comparison with analogues === |
| − | <!-- Give a comparative description of similar or related radars. --> | + | <!-- ''Give a comparative description of similar or related radars.'' --> |
| − | Compared to the Soviet RP-5 tracking radar, the AN/APG-26 has slightly worse minimum and maximum ranges, but wider tracking angles. | + | Compared to the Soviet [[RP-5]] tracking radar, the AN/APG-26 has slightly worse minimum and maximum ranges, but wider tracking angles. |
| − | ===Pros and cons=== | + | === Pros and cons === |
| − | + | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the radar in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' | |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Wide tracking angles | * Wide tracking angles | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* | * | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | <!-- Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of | + | <!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the radar in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the radar and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Radar-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' --> |
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{{Main|AN/APS-21}} | {{Main|AN/APS-21}} | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | <!-- Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example: | + | <!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
| − | reference to | + | * ''reference to articles about variants of the radar;'' |
| − | references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees. --> | + | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --> |
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* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
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[[Category:Aircraft radars]] | [[Category:Aircraft radars]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:06, 30 September 2023
Contents
Description
The AN/APG-26 is an American airborne target tracking radar. In-game it is found fitted in conjunction with the AN/APS-21 target detection (search) radar.
Vehicles equipped with this radar
General info / usage
The AN/APG-26 is a target tracking radar which can lock onto targets providing the player with ranging and closing speed information. The radar can lock onto targets at a range of 4 km or less, so the search radar AN/APS-21 should be used to detect targets at longer ranges.
| Features | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band | Pulse mode | PD mode | MTI mode | IRST mode | TWS mode | SARH |
| I | ✓ | X | X | X | X | X |
| Tracking characteristics | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Max range | Azimuth limit | Elevation limit | |||
| TRK | 4 km | ±60° | ±60° | |||
Comparison with analogues
Compared to the Soviet RP-5 tracking radar, the AN/APG-26 has slightly worse minimum and maximum ranges, but wider tracking angles.
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the radar in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.
Pros:
- Wide tracking angles
Cons:
History
The AN/APG-26 was developed by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, along with the AN/APS-21, as part of their AN/APQ-35 radar suite. See the AN/APS-21 page for details.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
