DRAFT Type 346B aka DRAGON EYE radar Description for comment/correction

OVERVIEW: The Type 346B aka H/LJG-346A aka DRAGON EYE radar is a ship-mounted dual-band Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) 3-D, multi-function radar intended for advanced area air defense against stealth targets, as well as targets in low-earth orbit. It operates in the NATO F and G- bands (IEEE S and C-Bands).

DETAILS: The Type 346B DRAGON EYE radar system is an improved version of the Type 346 radar systems intended to outfit the Type 055 destroyer, and is analogous to the USN SPY-3 or SPY-6 radar. Its dual channel system uses the F-Band channel for surveillance, and the G-Band is used for missile guidance. The four larger arrays of the Type 346B are similar to those on the DRAGON EYE radar of the Type 052D destroyers but are approximately 40% larger, allowing for increased transmitted power and sensitivity.

The radar is optimized for having low probability of intercept by enemy sensor systems.


Specifications:

Frequency: 3.0-3.4 GHz; 5.25-5.95 GHz (F and G-band (NATO))
PRF: Unknown pps (est)
Power: unknown kW (peak)
Range: 270-324 nm (est);
Accuracy: ? m (est)


NOTES: IOC 2004 (Type 346).


SOURCES: "Ancile." Ancile. Accessed August 14, 2022. https://www.deagel.com/Sensor%20Systems ... 46/a002976. ; "More Details Emerge About Detection Capabilities of Type 055 Destroyer's Radar." Janes.com. Last modified October 13, 2020. https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news ... yers-radar. ;"Type 346 - Radartutorial." Grundlagen Der Radartechnik. Accessed August 14, 2022. https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/ ... 54.en.html.

DRAFT YJ-62 missile description for comment.

OVERVIEW: The YJ-62 aka Eagle Strike 62 is a solid fuel, ground or ship launched, long range, subsonic antiship cruise missile (ASCM) armed with a 210 kg conventional warhead.

DETAILS:

The YJ-62 likely uses inertial and GPS guidance for midcourse guidance and radar based terminal guidance. It is reportedly capable of using both GPS and Beidou constellations. After launch it descends to a cruise altitude of 30 meters. It the terminal attack phase, it descends to a sea-skimming terminal attack at 7 to 10 meters altitude. The flight control system allows it to perform multiple maneuvers throughout the entire attack trajectory, which greatly increases the probability of successful penetration

The YJ-62 is deployed in Type 052C destroyers, and in mobile coastal defense batteries.



Specifications:

Weight: 1,240 kg
Length: 6.10m
Diameter: 0.54m (missile)
Wingspan: 2.9 m
Speed: Mach 0.6 to 0.8
Range: 216 nm; (400 km)
CEP: 4 meters
Hit probability: 0.85

NOTES: IOC 2005 (approx). The export version is the C602. The Land attack version is the CM-602G


SOURCES: Pike, John. "Anti-Shipping Missile." GlobalSecurity.org. Last modified 10, 2021. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military ... /yj-62.htm. ; "A Potent Vector: Assessing Chinese Cruise Missile Developments." National Defense University Press. Last modified September 30, 2014. https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Media/News/New ... elopments/. ; "YJ-62 Chinese Anti-Ship Cruise Missile." Accessed September 11, 2022. https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/mediawiki/ ... se_Missile

DRAFT N019 Rubin aka RLPK-29 aka Sapfir-29 aka Topaz aka SLOT BACK radar for review/comment


OVERVIEW: The N019 Rubin aka RLPK-29 aka Sapfir-29 aka Topaz aka SLOT BACK radar is an airborne LD/SD air-to-air fire-control radar operating in the NATO I/low-J band.

DETAILS:
The N019 Rubin aka SLOT BACK is a pulse-Doppler radar is a ”Look down/Shoot down” (LD/SD) radar, using a twist-Cassegrain antenna, capable of rough track against 10 targets and engagement of one. However, it can not see targets traveling below 110 knots. It is capable of all-aspect engagement of targets, and detection and covert automatic tracking of targets in free space and/or ground clutter; a high-speed vertical scan/lock on mode for visual close combat and compatibility with a range of weapons including the R-27R1, R-29R1E, R-27T1, R-27T1E, R-60MK, R-73E and RVV-AE missiles.

SARH Illumination and main channels use different frequencies within the I band and are multiplexed in time. Individual aircraft can be preset on the ground to different frequencies to avoid mutual interference during group operations.

Scanning cycle times are 2.5-5 seconds depending on mode. Beam width is 3.5°


Specifications:

Frequency: 9-10 GHz (approx) (I-band/low J-band (NATO))
PRF: 160-220 Khz
Pulse width: unknown
Power: 2.4 KW (scan); 7.8 KW (peak)
Scan Limits: ±65° azimuth, +56°, -36° degrees elevation.
Range: 57/38nm search (v. bomber/fighter aircraft head-on, LD mode)
43nm search (v. fighter, head-on, free space)
16nm search (v. fighter aircraft tail aspect, LD mode)
22nm search (v. fighter, tail aspect, free space)


NOTES: Initially an unreliable radar, with MTBF increasing to approx. 100 hours by the late 1980's.

SOURCES: Mladenov, Alexander. Soviet Cold War Fighters. Fonthill Media, 2017, location 4247 (Kindel ed.) ; "MiG Alley." Accessed October 9, 2022. https://toad-design.com/migalley/index. ... 019-radar/ ; Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems, "Sapfir Series Radars," 19 October 2000; Ukroboronexport, "N019" Accessed October 9, 2022. https://uoe.com.ua/products/en/?id=0&pi ... pe=content.; "MiG Alley." Accessed October 9, 2022. https://toad-design.com/migalley/index. ... aft/mig29/ ; "MiG Alley." Accessed October 10, 2022. https://toad-design.com/migalley/index. ... 019-radar/ ; "Презентация на тему: НАЦІОНАЛЬНИЙ АВІАЦІЙНИЙ УНІВЕРСИТЕТ Житомирський військовий інститут ім. С.П.Корольова." StudFiles. Accessed October 10, 2022. https://studfile.net/preview/5383872/#6.

DRAFT MiG-29 Fulcrum A description for comment

OVERVIEW: The MiG-29 aka "Fulcrum A" is a single seat, twin engine, short-range, all-weather, 4th generation air superiority fighter capable of BVR engagements.

DETAILS: Similar in concept to the USAF's heavy weight/light weight F-15/F-16 fighter fleet mix, the MiG-29 was developed as a lightweight and more affordable fighter to complement the heavier Su-27. The Fulcrum's mostly aluminum airframe features a blended, mid-mounted swept wing with leading edge root extensions (LERX) and a canted twin tail. This design results in the fuselage and LERX of the aircraft providing 40% of the lift, resulting a high lift-to-drag ratio.

Despite not having a fly by wire capability, the Fulcrum is very agile, capable of performing sustained 9G turns.
It has excellent instantaneous and sustained turn performance, and a high-AoA capability. An overridable AoA limiter prevents the aircraft from exceeding max AoA and departing controlled flight. For close range/low speed dog fighting, the Fulcum's noise can easily be pointed using rudder.

The Fulcrum is powered by two widely spaced RD-33 afterburning turbofans, each producing 11,100 lb. of thrust (military) or 18,300 lbs. at afterburner. The design cruising speed is 920 knots, and the aircraft has a 1.1 high thrust to weight ratio. The RD-33 was designed for easy repairs, with only 45 minutes needed for an engine change. While reliable, the RD-33's advanced design resulted in a short time between overhauls (TBO) of only fifty hours, although improvement subsequently increased this to 350 hours by the late 1980's. The engines also produced a distinctive smoke trail, especially when transitioning between power settings.

The MiG-29 is capable of rough field operations, with doors on the intakes providing FOD protection during taxi and take off. With a high lift and thrust/weight ratio, the MiG-29 requires only 250 meters for take off roll, and when using a drogue chute can reduce it landing roll to only 610 meters.

Combat systems include a NO19 Rubin aka RLPK-29 pulse-Doppler radar. Armament includes an integral twin barrel 30mm cannon with 150 rounds and an 32-round over wing chaff/flare dispenser. Six pylons allow for the carrying of a wide variety of ordinance, including BVR-capable R-21R1 (AA-10 ALAMO) and the close-in R-73 (AA-11 ARCHER) and R-60 (AA-8 ARCHER) AAMs. While dog fighting, a helmet-mounted sight can be used to cue IR-homing missiles onto an off-boresight target up to 45° from the Fulcrum's nose.

Although highly manuverable, the MiG-29 was hampered by a short combat radius of approximately 324 nm, without external tanks. Partially because of this, it was initially rarely used as an air superiority fighter, an instead utilized as a high speed point defense fighter, closely controlled by a GCI network.

NOTES: IOC: Field trials in 1983, formal IOC in 1987. The Fulcrum A is the initial production standard and was produced in several batches, with earlier aircraft upgraded to the later batch standard.


SOURCE: Mladenov, Alexander. Soviet Cold War Fighters. Fonthill Media, 2017, (Kindel ed., locations 4055; 4087, 4102; Gordon, Yefim, Mikoyan Mig-29: Famous Russian Aircraft. 2006, pg. 24-25; "Military Aviation." Military Aviation. Accessed October 9, 2022. https://sirviper.com/index.php?page=fig ... 29/mig-29a

DRAFT MiG-29S Fulcrum C description for community review/comment

OVERVIEW: The MiG-29S aka "Fulcrum C” is a single seat, twin engine, medium-range, all-weather, 4th generation air superiority fighter capable of BVR engagements. It also has a ground attack capability.

DETAILS: Similar in concept to the USAF's heavy weight/light weight F-15/F-16 fighter fleet mix, the MiG-29 was developed as a lightweight and more affordable fighter to complement the heavier Su-27. The Fulcrum's mostly aluminum airframe features a blended, mid-mounted swept wing with leading edge root extensions (LERX) and a canted twin tail. This design results in the fuselage and LERX of the aircraft providing 40% of the lift, resulting a high lift-to-drag ratio.

The Fulcrum C was originally intended to partially remedy the Fulcrum A's short range, by adding a bulged spine aft of the cockpit to increase internal fuel tankage, as well as providing for two 1150 litre/304 gallon underwing tanks. It also introduced the N019M Topaz-M radar, enabling simultaneous dual target engagements as well as increased resistance to jamming. Combat capability was improved by giving the MiG-29S the capability of using the R-77 (AA-12 ADDER) BVR missile, as well as increasing the maximum ordinance load. It also incorporated an internal active radar jammer and improved IRST, and improved maneuverability by increasing the operational AoA from 26° to 28°.

Despite not having a fly by wire capability, the Fulcrum is very agile, capable of performing sustained 9G turns.
It has excellent instantaneous and sustained turn performance, and a high-AoA capability. An overridable AoA limiter prevents the aircraft from exceeding max AoA and departing controlled flight. For close range/low speed dog fighting, the Fulcum's noise can easily be pointed using rudder.

The Fulcrum C is powered by two widely spaced RD-33 afterburning turbofans, each producing 11,100 lb. of thrust (military) or 18,300 lbs. at afterburner. The design cruising speed is 920 knots, and the aircraft has a 1.1 high thrust to weight ratio. The RD-33 was designed for easy repairs, with only 45 minutes needed for an engine change. While reliable, the RD-33's advanced design resulted in a short time between overhauls (TBO) of only fifty hours, although improvement subsequently increased this to 350 hours by the late 1980's. The engines also produced a distinctive smoke trail, especially when transitioning between power settings.

The MiG-29 is capable of rough field operations, with doors on the intakes providing FOD protection during taxi and take off. With a high lift and thrust/weight ratio, the MiG-29 requires only 250 meters for takeoff roll, and when using a drogue chute can reduce it landing roll to only 610 meters.

Combat systems include a N019M Topaz-M pulse-Doppler radar. Armament includes an integral twin barrel 30mm cannon with 150 rounds and a 32-round over wing chaff/flare dispenser. Six pylons allow for the carrying of a wide variety of ordinance, including BVR-capable R-27R1 (AA-10 ALAMO), the R-27 and the close-in R-73 (AA-11 ARCHER) and R-60 (AA-8 ARCHER) AAMs. While dog fighting, a helmet-mounted sight can be used to cue IR-homing missiles onto an off-boresight target up to 45° from the Fulcrum's nose. For ground attack, the MiG-29 could be equipped with a variety of gravity bombs and rockets.


NOTES: IOC: 1992. Only 16 delivered.



SOURCE: Mladenov, Alexander. Soviet Cold War Fighters. Fonthill Media, 2017, (Kindel ed., locations 4055; 4087, 4102; 4340; Gordon, Yefim, Mikoyan Mig-29: Famous Russian Aircraft. 2006, pg. 24-25; "Military Aviation." Military Aviation. Accessed October 9, 2022. https://sirviper.com/index.php?page=fig ... 29/mig-29a.

CV60 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 11, 2022 7:39 pm DRAFT MiG-29S Fulcrum C description for community review/comment

Just some small edits. All of them reversible, to taste.

'...the Fulcum's noise can easily...' should be 'Fulcrum's' and 'nose'.

'...aka "Fulcrum C” is...' quotation marks set to '"Fulcrum C"'.

'...variety of ordinance, including BVR-capable...' should be 'ordnance'.
'...the maximum ordinance load.' as above.

'dog fighting' has been changed to 'dogfighting'.

'11,000 lb.' becomes '11,000 lbs.' to match other uses.

'AA-8 ARCHER' should be 'AA-8 APHID'.

'(Kindel ed.,...' should be '(Kindle ed.,...' I think.

Both 'litre' and 'meter' are used. This has become American English, not British and international English, as I think I recall that is the standard in-game. If not, please adjust. The convention of having a space between a figure and unit ('9G' v. '9 g', '11,000lbs' v. '11,000 lbs', and '30mm' v. '30 mm') have been set to have a space. Easily changed if preferred. Finally on units, the choice between giving units as words or abbreviations ('meters' v. 'mm') has been unaltered. There are reasons to standardize it, but enough to leave it as is, so I am happy to let it stand and not discuss this somewhat arcane preference.

Small stylistic changes have been avoided, like '1980's' v. '1980s', because there is no inconsistency inside the text.

Hyphens and apostrophes are frequently included; frequently left out. Either style is acceptable, it is just a question of picking one. Since they are mostly used, I will use them in the remaining instances. It is simplest to display the fully edited text, as below.


OVERVIEW: The MiG-29S aka "Fulcrum C" is a single-seat, twin-engine, medium-range, all-weather, 4th-generation air superiority fighter capable of BVR engagements. It also has a ground-attack capability.

DETAILS: Similar in concept to the USAF's heavyweight/lightweight F-15/F-16 fighter fleet mix, the MiG-29 was developed as a lightweight and more affordable fighter to complement the heavier Su-27. The Fulcrum's mostly aluminum airframe features a blended, mid-mounted swept-wing with leading-edge root extensions (LERX) and a canted twin tail. This design results in the fuselage and LERX of the aircraft providing 40% of the lift, resulting a high lift-to-drag ratio.

The Fulcrum C was originally intended to partially remedy the Fulcrum A's short range, by adding a bulged spine aft of the cockpit to increase internal fuel tankage, as well as providing for two 1150 liter/304 gallon underwing tanks. It also introduced the N019M Topaz-M radar, enabling simultaneous dual-target engagements as well as increased resistance to jamming. Combat capability was improved by giving the MiG-29S the capability of using the R-77 (AA-12 ADDER) BVR missile, as well as increasing the maximum ordnance load. It also incorporated an internal active radar jammer and improved IRST, and improved maneuverability by increasing the operational AoA from 26° to 28°.

Despite not having a fly-by-wire capability, the Fulcrum is very agile, capable of performing sustained 9 g turns.
It has excellent instantaneous and sustained turn performance, and a high AoA capability. An overridable AoA limiter prevents the aircraft from exceeding max AoA and departing controlled flight. For close-range/low-speed dogfighting, the Fulcrum's nose can easily be pointed using rudder.

The Fulcrum C is powered by two widely-spaced RD-33 afterburning turbofans, each producing 11,100 lbs. of thrust (military) or 18,300 lbs. at afterburner. The design cruising-speed is 920 knots, and the aircraft has a 1.1 high thrust-to-weight ratio. The RD-33 was designed for easy repairs, with only 45 minutes needed for an engine change. While reliable, the RD-33's advanced design resulted in a short time between overhauls (TBO) of only fifty hours, although improvement subsequently increased this to 350 hours by the late 1980's. The engines also produced a distinctive smoke trail, especially when transitioning between power settings.

The MiG-29 is capable of rough-field operations, with doors on the intakes providing FOD protection during taxi and take-off. With high lift- and thrust-to-weight ratios, the MiG-29 requires only 250 meters for take-off roll, and when using a drogue chute can reduce its landing roll to only 610 meters.

Combat systems include a N019M Topaz-M pulse-Doppler radar. Armament includes an integral twin-barrel 30 mm cannon with 150 rounds and a 32-round over wing chaff/flare dispenser. Six pylons allow for the carrying of a wide variety of ordnance, including BVR-capable R-27R1 (AA-10 ALAMO), the R-27 and the close-in R-73 (AA-11 ARCHER) and R-60 (AA-8 APHID) AAMs. While dogfighting, a helmet-mounted sight can be used to cue IR-homing missiles onto an off-boresight target up to 45° from the Fulcrum's nose. For ground-attack, the MiG-29 could be equipped with a variety of gravity bombs and rockets.

NOTES: IOC: 1992. Only 16 delivered.


SOURCE: Mladenov, Alexander. Soviet Cold War Fighters. Fonthill Media, 2017, (Kindle ed., locations 4055; 4087, 4102; 4340); Gordon, Yefim, Mikoyan Mig-29: Famous Russian Aircraft. 2006, pg. 24-25; "Military Aviation." Military Aviation. Accessed October 9, 2022. https://sirviper.com/index.php?page=fig ... 29/mig-29a.

CV60 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:36 pm DRAFT MiG-29 Fulcrum A description for comment

As with the MiG-29S above. There are other changes, but these are spelling or spacing or the like, so need little description. The edited text is below.


OVERVIEW: The MiG-29 aka "Fulcrum A" is a single-seat, twin-engine, short-range, all-weather, 4th-generation air superiority fighter capable of BVR engagements.

DETAILS: Similar in concept to the USAF's heavyweight/lightweight F-15/F-16 fighter fleet mix, the MiG-29 was developed as a lightweight and more affordable fighter to complement the heavier Su-27. The Fulcrum's mostly aluminum airframe features a blended, mid-mounted swept-wing with leading-edge root extensions (LERX) and a canted twin tail. This design results in the fuselage and LERX of the aircraft providing 40% of the lift, resulting a high lift-to-drag ratio.

Despite not having a fly-by-wire capability, the Fulcrum is very agile, capable of performing sustained 9 g turns.
It has excellent instantaneous and sustained turn performance, and a high AoA capability. An overridable AoA limiter prevents the aircraft from exceeding max AoA and departing controlled flight. For close-range/low-speed dogfighting, the Fulcrum's nose can easily be pointed using rudder.

The Fulcrum is powered by two widely-spaced RD-33 afterburning turbofans, each producing 11,100 lbs. of thrust (military) or 18,300 lbs. at afterburner. The design cruising-speed is 920 knots, and the aircraft has a 1.1 high thrust-to-weight ratio. The RD-33 was designed for easy repairs, with only 45 minutes needed for an engine change. While reliable, the RD-33's advanced design resulted in a short time between overhauls (TBO) of only fifty hours, although improvement subsequently increased this to 350 hours by the late 1980's. The engines also produced a distinctive smoke trail, especially when transitioning between power settings.

The MiG-29 is capable of rough-field operations, with doors on the intakes providing FOD protection during taxi and take-off. With high lift- and thrust-to-weight ratios, the MiG-29 requires only 250 meters for take-off roll, and when using a drogue chute can reduce its landing roll to only 610 meters.

Combat systems include a NO19 Rubin aka RLPK-29 pulse-Doppler radar. Armament includes an integral twin-barrel 30 mm cannon with 150 rounds and a 32-round over wing chaff/flare dispenser. Six pylons allow for the carrying of a wide variety of ordnance, including BVR-capable R-27R1 (AA-10 ALAMO), the R-27 and the close-in R-73 (AA-11 ARCHER) and R-60 (AA-8 APHID) AAMs. While dogfighting, a helmet-mounted sight can be used to cue IR-homing missiles onto an off-boresight target up to 45° from the Fulcrum's nose.

Although highly manoeuverable, the MiG-29 was hampered by a short combat-radius of approximately 324 nm, without external tanks. Partially because of this, it was initially rarely used as an air superiority fighter, an instead utilized as a high speed point-defense fighter, closely controlled by a GCI network.

NOTES: IOC: Field trials in 1983, formal IOC in 1987. The Fulcrum A is the initial production standard and was produced in several batches, with earlier aircraft upgraded to the later batch standard.


SOURCE: Mladenov, Alexander. Soviet Cold War Fighters. Fonthill Media, 2017, (Kindle ed., locations 4055; 4087, 4102); Gordon, Yefim, Mikoyan Mig-29: Famous Russian Aircraft. 2006, pg. 24-25; "Military Aviation." Military Aviation. Accessed October 9, 2022. https://sirviper.com/index.php?page=fig ... 29/mig-29a.

Thank you for your edits! I will incorporate them in the description files.

DRAFT N010 Zhuk-M radar for community comment/edits

OVERVIEW: The N010 aka Zhuk-M aka SLOT BACK pulse-Doppler radar is an airborne LD/SD air-to-air fire-control radar operating in the NATO I/low-J band.

DETAILS:
The N010 aka SLOT BACK is a pulse-Doppler radar with a ”Look down/Shoot down” (LD/SD) capability. It uses an electronically scanned slotted planar array radar antenna, and can track 10 targets while simultaneously engaging four targets. It is capable of all-aspect engagement of targets. Its air combat mode allows for Vertical search, head-up display search, wide-angle search, and automatic terrain avoidance for low-altitude combat operations. Unlike the N019, it was also capable of engaging slow moving /hovering targets, such as helicopters.

Unlike the predecessor N019, it also offered air to surface modes, including the ability to perform 3x3 meter terrain mapping and track up to two gound targets. The N010 is compatable with the AA-12 ARCHER and the R-27R1 and R-27T1 ALAMO AAMs, as well as the Kh-31A KRYPTON and R-37E AXEHEAD ASMs.


Specifications:

Frequency: 9-12 GHz (approx) (I-band/low J-band (NATO))
PRF: ?? Khz
Pulse width: unknown
Power: 1.5 kW (average); 6 kW (peak)
Scan Limits: ±90° azimuth, +55°, -40° degrees elevation.
Range: 65nm search, "look up" mode, head on aspect (v. 5m2 RCS aircraft)
27nm search, "look up" mode, tail aspect (v. 5m2 RCS aircraft)
59 nm search, "look down" mode, head on aspect (v. 5m2 RCS aircraft)
24nm search, "look down" mode, tail aspect (v. 5m2 RCS aircraft)
43nm acquisition (v. 5m2 RCS aircraft)
161/81 nm search (v. destroyer/patrolboat)
65nm search (v. RR bridge)

NOTES: IOC: 2005. Considered unreliable when first tested in 1990's. First tested in 1987 for installation on the MiG-29M fighter upgrade, but never used in Russian service. Also proposed as a radar upgrade for the MiG-23 fighter.

SOURCES: Mladenov, Alexander. Soviet Cold War Fighters. Fonthill Media, 2017, location 4419 (Kindel ed.) ; "MiG Alley." Accessed October 9, 2022. ; Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems 2001-02, "Zhuk fire-control radar," 19 October 2000;
"Ancile." Ancile. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://www.deagel.com/Sensor%20Systems/Zhuk/a001457. ; Kopp, Dr C., AFAIAA, SMIEEE, and PEng. "Phazotron Zhuk AE: Assessing Russia's First AESA." Air Power Australia. Accessed October 11, 2022. https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Zhuk-AE-Analysis.html. ;"MiG Alley." Accessed October 12, 2022. https://toad-design.com/migalley/index. ... huk-radar/. ; "NPO PHAZOTRON Zhuk Radar, a Demised Hope for Russian Aerospace Industries." Global Defense Corp. Last modified September 18, 2021. https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/ ... ndustries/.

CV60 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:42 pmThank you for your edits! I will incorporate them in the description files.

My pleasure!

Small changes below, few errors, mostly formatting. A standardization question: is it best to have one- or two-line gaps between the end of the 'NOTES' section, and 'SOURCES'? I kept the one-line gap before 'NOTES', and made a two-line gap afterwards. Easy fixes, if wrong. I presume the three spaces before 'Specifications' is good to go.

CV60 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:43 pm DRAFT N010 Zhuk-M radar for community comment/edits

OVERVIEW: The N010 aka Zhuk-M aka SLOT BACK pulse-Doppler radar is an airborne LD/SD air-to-air fire-control radar operating in the NATO I/low-J band.

DETAILS:
The N010 aka SLOT BACK is a pulse-Doppler radar with a "Look-down/shoot-down" (LD/SD) capability. It uses an electronically scanned slotted planar array radar antenna, and can track 10 targets while simultaneously engaging four targets. It is capable of all-aspect engagement of targets. Its air combat mode allows for vertical search, head-up display search, wide-angle search, and automatic terrain avoidance for low-altitude combat operations. Unlike the N019, it was also capable of engaging slow-moving/hovering targets, such as helicopters.

Unlike the predecessor N019, it also offered air-to-surface modes, including the ability to perform 3x3 meter terrain mapping and track up to two gound targets. The N010 is compatable with the AA-12 ADDER and the R-27R1 and R-27T1 ALAMO AAMs, as well as the Kh-31A KRYPTON and R-37E AXEHEAD ASMs.


Specifications:

Frequency: 9-12 GHz (approx) (I-band/low J-band (NATO))
PRF: ?? Khz
Pulse width: unknown
Power: 1.5 kW (average); 6 kW (peak)
Scan Limits: ±90° azimuth, +55°, -40° degrees elevation.
Range: 65 nm search, "look-up" mode, head-on aspect (v. 5 m2 RCS aircraft)
27 nm search, "look-up" mode, tail aspect (v. 5 m2 RCS aircraft)
59 nm search, "look-down" mode, head-on aspect (v. 5 m2 RCS aircraft)
24 nm search, "look-down" mode, tail aspect (v. 5 m2 RCS aircraft)
43 nm acquisition (v. 5 m2 RCS aircraft)
161/81 nm search (v. destroyer/patrolboat)
65 nm search (v. RR bridge)

NOTES: IOC: 2005. Considered unreliable when first tested in 1990's. First tested in 1987 for installation on the MiG-29M fighter upgrade, but never used in Russian service. Also proposed as a radar upgrade for the MiG-23 fighter.


SOURCES: Mladenov, Alexander. Soviet Cold War Fighters. Fonthill Media, 2017, location 4419 (Kindle ed.); "MiG Alley." Accessed October 9, 2022.; Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems 2001-02, "Zhuk fire-control radar," 19 October 2000; "Ancile." Ancile. Accessed October 12, 2022. https://www.deagel.com/Sensor%20Systems/Zhuk/a001457; Kopp, Dr C., AFAIAA, SMIEEE, and PEng. "Phazotron Zhuk AE: Assessing Russia's First AESA." Air Power Australia. Accessed October 11, 2022. https://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Zhuk-AE-Analysis.html; "MiG Alley." Accessed October 12, 2022. https://toad-design.com/migalley/index. ... huk-radar/; "NPO PHAZOTRON Zhuk Radar, a Demised Hope for Russian Aerospace Industries." Global Defense Corp. Last modified September 18, 2021. https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/ ... ndustries/.

Re: MiG-29

- 30 mm gun in MiG-29 is single barrel not twin
- chaff/flare dispenser was added from 1984 to production (early series don't have it)

- "Fulcrum C" is used for two MiG-29 variants which are visually same but different internally - MiG-29 9.13 produced from 1986 in significant quantities and later MiG-29S 9.13S from 1990 which differs from 9.13 with new radar N019M but only that few were built.

PN79 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 14, 2022 8:09 am Re: MiG-29

- 30 mm gun in MiG-29 is single barrel not twin
- chaff/flare dispenser was added from 1984 to production (early series don't have it)

- "Fulcrum C" is used for two MiG-29 variants which are visually same but different internally - MiG-29 9.13 produced from 1986 in significant quantities and later MiG-29S 9.13S from 1990 which differs from 9.13 with new radar N019M but only that few were built.

PN79 and Faceplate- Sorry for the delay in responding. Thank you for your comments. I will incorporate your suggestions in the description files

DRAFT Sea Dart Moc 0 for community comment

OVERVIEW: The Sea Dart Mod 0 aka GWS.30 aka CF-299 is a two-stage, liquid fuel sustainer, medium-range, surface-to-air missile using a semi-active radar homing and intended for area-defense. It also has an anti-ship capability. It has a 22.7 kg warhead.

DETAILS: Because the kerosene-fueled Ramjet must be flying at supersonic speed to operate, the Sea Dart is launched and accelerated within 2.5 seconds to between Mach 1.0 and Mach 2.0 by a Chow solid-fuel booster. After jettisoning the booster, the second-stage ramjet ignites and burns for the entire flight, giving excellent terminal maneuverability at the missile's extreme range.

Guidance is by proportional navigation and a semi-active radar homing system using the nose intake cone and four aerials around the intake as an interferometer aerial, with targets being identified by a Type 1022 surveillance or Type 965 radar. The target may then be passed off to a Type 992 radar for more precise tracking before being illuminated by a Type 909 radar. This allows two targets to be engaged simultaneously in initial versions, with later variants able to engage more. The m

The Sea Dart is capable of shifting targets in-flight, as well as firing before a target has been acquired. Its chief weakness was its illumination radars had difficulty in engaging targets at low level due to radar clutter.

After exhausting the missiles in ready storage, the Sea Dart reload time was relatively slow. This was due to the fact that the missiles were hoisted by chain from the magazine to an intermediate position where they were finned and warmed up before transfer to the launcher.

Specifications:

Weight: 550 kg
Length: 4.37 m
Diameter: 0.42 m (missile body)
Wingspan: 0.91 m
Speed: 2.5-3.0 Mach (approx)
Range: 40 nm;
Engagement Altitude: 100-82,000 feet; (30-24994 m)
Reload time: ?? seconds
Max target speed: ?? knots
Kill probability: ?? (single missile v. fighter-type aircraft)
Maneuverability: ?? g (est)


NOTES: IOC 1973. Intended as a replacement for the SWS1 Seaslug. Withdrawn from service in 2012.

SOURCES: Saraparung, Sukij, " A study of the world's Naval surface-to-air missile defense systems", December 1984 pg. 128-131. (Thesis, Naval Postgraduate School) https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/36712818.pdf ; "Ancile." Ancile. Accessed November 14, 2022. https://www.deagel.com/Defensive%20Weap ... rt/a000968. ;"NavWeaps." NavWeaps | Naval Weapons, Naval Technology and Naval Reunions. Accessed November 14, 2022. https://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WMBR_Sea_Dart.php. ;Pike, John. "Sea Dart." GlobalSecurity.org. Last modified 5, 2013. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military ... a_dart.htm. ;"Sea Dart (missile)." Military Wiki. Accessed November 14, 2022. https://military-history.fandom.com/wik ... _(missile).; Friedman, Norman. The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems, 1997-1998. Naval Inst Press, 1997., pg. 408

DRAFT Type 1022 Radar Description for Review/Comment

OVERVIEW: The Type 1022 radar is a shipborne, long-range, 2-D surveillance and target indication radar operating in the NATO D-band (IEEE L-Band).

DETAILS: The Type 1022 was developed as a replacement for the Royal Navy's Type 965 and 992Q surveillance radar. It uses solid-state electronics and features a pulse-compression receiver with Moving Target Indicator (MTI) providing for good performance in rain and in the presence of surface clutter. The antenna uses a squintless feed to provide tapered illumination of the main reflector. This results in good sidelobe performance across the band. It also features frequency agility over a wideband, horizontal and circular polarization.

These features give it improved capability to track low-flying aircraft and when operating against radar jamming or a high clutter environment.

Specifications:

Frequency: 1.215-1.400 GHz (D-band (NATO))
PRF: ??
Power: 150 kW (peak); 5 kW (average)
Range: 225 nm (instrumented);
Accuracy: ?? m (range); ?? min (aziumth); ??min (elevation)

NOTES: IOC 1978. The Type 1022 is based on the Dutch LW-08 radar.

SOURCES: Friedman, The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems 1997-98, pg. 354 ; Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems, "Type 1022 surveillance radar," 04 March 20021; "Type 1022 - Radartutorial." Grundlagen Der Radartechnik. Accessed November 15, 2022. https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/ ... 17.en.html.

AN/TPS-44 Unit Description for Comment


OVERVIEW: The AN/TPS-44 is a ground-based, transportable 2-D air search radar that operates in the "D" Band (IEEE "L" band).

DETAILS: The AN/TPS-44 is a lightweight, solid-state, transportable D-band air surveillance radar. It
was designed for use anywhere in the world as the sensor for the forward air control post of the US 407L Tactical Air Control System and is a component of the Forward Air Control Post (FACP). In FACP operation, the AN/TPS-44A works in conjunction with an operations central, a communications set, and a troposcatter radio set. The search radar includes position and range indicator displays, anti-jamming features, and other systems to provide extra clarity and long-range target detection capability. The radar set also contains Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment for aircraft identification. Solid-state circuitry provides increased system reliability and reduces maintenance down-time.

Specifications:

Frequency: 1.25-1.351 GHz (E/F Band)
Power output: 1.0 MW(peak); 1.12 MW (average)
PRF: 800, 533, 400 Hz
Range Resolution: 1 ° azimuth ; 0.9 km (range),
On/Off time: unknown
Deploy/Stow Time 40 minutes/?? minutes

Detection Range: 275nm


NOTES: IOC 1968 (approx); early 1980's (Argentine) The entire system can be transported by two trucks or via helicopter.

SOURCES: "AN/TPS-44 - Radartutorial." Grundlagen Der Radartechnik. Accessed November 16, 2022. https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/ ... 21.en.html.; "AN/TPS-44." Military Analysis Network. Accessed November 16, 2022. https://man.fas.org/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/an-tps-44.htm. ;"Radar_descptn_3." Accessed November 16, 2022. https://www.mobileradar.org/radar_descptn_3.html. ; Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems, "AN/TPS-44 tactical radar 9Alert Mk II A/O"," 10 November 2000;

Type 912 aka RTN-10X radar description for comment

OVERVIEW: The Type 912 aka RTN-10X "Orion" aka MM/SPG-70 radar is a shipborne fire control radar operating in the NATO I-band (IEEE X-Band).

DETAILS: The Type 912 radar is a conical-scan fire control radar that is capable of guiding both guns and missiles. The system employs separate signal and data processing techniques to ensure a high-level protection from jamming and interference and to maintain accurate tracking of both high- and low-flying targets. It has two operating channels: pulse mode for target search and continuous wave mode for target illumination.


Specifications:

Frequency: 8-10 GHz (I-band (NATO))
PRF: 2000 pps
Power: 200 kW (peak); ?? kW (average)
Range: +20 nm vs. fighter-sized aircraft
Accuracy: ?? (range)

NOTES: IOC 1972 (approx). It's small size and requirement for only one operator makes it suitable for installation on fast-attack craft upwards.. Widely exported as the RTN-10X.


SOURCES: Friedman, The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems 1997-98, pg. 303-04 ; Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems, "Orion RTN-10X tracking and fire-control radar," 19 October 2000; "RTN-10X „Orion“ - Radartutorial." Grundlagen Der Radartechnik. Accessed November 16, 2022. https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/ ... 77.en.html.

Type 21 AMAZON-class frigate description for comment

OVERVIEW: The Type 21 aka AMAZON-class frigate is a stealthy, two-shaft, COGOG-powered, multi-role, guided missile frigate.

DETAILS: The Type 21 frigate was intended as an inexpensive general-purpose escort. Unlike previous RN ship designs, the Type 21 was designed by a private shipbuilder under less rigorous Royal Navy supervision. This resulted in being at or near their maximum topweight limit, with no allowance for future expansion of the design. Despite the use of aluminum alloy in the superstructure to reduce top weight, the class remained top-heavy. This lack of topweight margin meant that the class could not be upgraded and resulted in their being retired from Royal Navy service after less than 20 years of service. The class was also less damage resistant. A 1977 fire on the HMS AMAZON showed that the aluminum construction made the class more vulnerable to fire, and the and heavy weather and differential expansion of the aluminum and steels hulls the ships experienced during the Falkland war resulted in their hulls cracking, requiring them to be strengthened at the end of the conflict.

Type 21 was multi-mission capable. The anti-surface systems of the class included a 4.5 inch Mk 8 gun. Four MM.38 Exocet SSMs were subsequently added. Anti-air capability was provided by a SEA CAT SAM system. Both the Seacat and the gun were controlled by the Type 912 fire control radar. Antisubmarine capability was provided by an embarked helicopter and, after refit, six torpedo tubes for the Mk44/46 ASW torpedoes. ASW search capability was done by a Type 184M hull mounted sonar.

The electronics suite consisted of a medium-range Type 992Q air/surface radar and a Type 978 navigation radar

Aviation facilities include a hanger for a single embarked Wasp or Lynx helicopter.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Displacement: 3,250 tons (full)
Speed: 32 kts
Engineering: COGOG, 2 X Tyne cruise gas turbines @4,250 shp each, 2 X Olympus boost turbines @25,000 shp each, 2 shafts.
Range: 4,000 nm @ 17 knts; 1,200 nm @ 30 knots.
Endurance: 60 days
Complement: 177 crew

NOTES: IOC: 1974. Their handsome looks combined with their impressive handling and acceleration prompted the class nickname "Porsches". Units in class: AMAZON (F169); ACTIVE (F 171); AMBUSCADE (F 172); ARROW (F 173); ALACRITY (F 174); AVENGER (F 185). ARDENT (F 184) and ANTELOPE (F 170) lost during Falkland Islands war.


SOURCES: Prezelin, Bernard (ed) Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World, 1990-91, Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1990, pg. 712. ; "Amazon Class Type 21 Frigate - Royal Navy." Seaforces Online - Naval Information. Accessed November 16, 2022. https://www.seaforces.org/marint/Royal- ... -class.htm. ; McClearn, Sandy. "AMAZON Class Frigate." Haze Gray & Underway - Naval History and Photography. Accessed November 16, 2022. https://www.hazegray.org/navhist/rn/frigates/amazon/.

DRAFT UAA-1 aka Abbey Hill ESM suite for community comment. Note: I would really like an "Old Crow" to take a look at this, as there isn't much info available OVERVIEW: The UAA-1 aka "Abbey Hill" is a shipborne ESM suite operating in the 1-18 GHz range.

DETAILS: The UAA-1 aka UAA (1) is a follow on to the UA-13. It was the first British ESM set designed to use Instantaneous Frequency Measurement (IFM) to identify threats, and can do so with an accuracy of 1.5 Mhz. It also integrated bearing and frequency information by tagging each pulse with the Time of Arrival (ToA), allowing it to rapidly identify frequency agile radars and automatically measure pulse width of the detected pulses. If a detected signal is on the alarm list, the UAA-1 notifies the operator who can manually analyze the signal.

Specifications:

Frequency: 1-18 GHz
Accuracy: ±2 °

NOTES: IOC 1978. The UAA-1 and UAA-2 were reportedly very effective during the Gulf War.


SOURCES: Friedman, The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems 1997-98, pg. 524.

DRAFT Type 965P "Double Bedstead" Radar for Comment


OVERVIEW: The Type 965P "Double Bedstead" radar is a shipborne, long-range, 2-D air search radar operating in the NATO A-band (IEEE VHF Band).

DETAILS: The Type 965 was developed from World War II technology and before the introduction of Doppler filtering. Consequentially, it lacked an Moving Target Indicator (MTI) and was subject to considerable radar clutter from waves and land masses making it unable to detect low-level targets near shore or in higher sea states. Its wide 12° beam, also made it less precise. Finally, the radar was not stabilized against the ship's motion, further decreasing accuracy.

The Type 265 used radio frequencies that were used by television stations, both causing and receiving interference with television stations if used near land.

There are two alternative bedstead antennas, the AKE(1) with 8 elements, and the AKE(2) with 16 elements. The AKE(2) is effectively two superimposed AKE(1)s.

Specifications:

Frequency: 216-224 MHz (A-band (NATO))
PRF: 200 or 400 pps
Power: 450 kW (peak);?? kW (average)
Range: 280 nm at 100,000 feet
Accuracy: ?? m (range); ?? min (aziumth); ??min (elevation)

NOTES: IOC early 1960. The lack of a true MTI proved to be a serious problem during the 1982 Falklands War, leading to the loss of HMS Coventry where Argentine aircraft could not be seen against the background of the islands. Similarly, the Type 965 could not detect aircraft flying low; the two Super Étendards that caused the loss of HMS Sheffield were not detected by Type 965R radar when they were flying at 98 feet (30 m), but were shown as contacts by HMS Glasgow's Type 965R radar when they popped up to 120 feet (37 m) above sea-level at 45 nautical miles (83 km), though it was the UAA1 radar warning receiver that drew attention to the contacts.

SOURCES: Friedman, The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems 1997-98, pg. 351 ; Jane's Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems, "United Kingdom: Introductory Note" 10 November 2000; "Type 965M/P: Summary of Data" http://marconiradarhistory.pbworks.com/ ... 5B2%5D.pdf; Marconi Radar Data Sheet " Metrick Naval Air Surveillance Radar Type 965", page L2/2 at https://marconiradarhistory.pbworks.com ... 0Radar.pdf

DRAFT UA-8/9 description for comment

OVERVIEW: The UA-8/9 aka "Porker" is a shipborne ESM suite operating in the 2500-4000 and 7000-11,500 MHz range.

DETAILS: The UA-13 uses a conical omni antenna, with projecting dipole DF arrays

Specifications:

Frequency: 2500-4000 MHz (UA-8); 7000-11,500 MHz (UA-9)
Accuracy: ±10° (est)

NOTES: IOC late 1960's


SOURCES: Friedman, The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems 1997-98, pg. 524. ; NATO "Electronic Warfare Equipment, Publications, Training Aids and Courses Authorized for Release within NATO", 8 November 1961 at https://archives.nato.int/uploads/r/nat ... NG_PDP.pdf