AN/APG-68

The AN/APG-68 radar is a long range (up to 296 km)[1] Pulse-doppler radar
AN/APG-68
designed by Westinghouse (now Northrop Grumman) to replace AN/APG-66 radar
in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The AN/APG-68(V)8 and earlier radar system consists
of the following line-replaceable units:

Antenna
Dual Mode Transmitter (DMT)
Modular Low-power radio frequency (MLPRF)
Programmable signal processor (PSP)
The AN/APG-68(V)9[2] radar system consists of the following line-replaceable
Country USA
units:
of origin
Antenna Type Pulse-doppler airborne
Medium Duty Transmitter (MDT) radar
Modular Receiver/Exciter (MoRE)
Frequency Starting Envelope
Common Radar Processor (CoRP)
frequency around
The AN/APG-68(V)9 radar is the latest development. Besides the increase in scan
9.86 GHz
range compared to the previous version, it has a Synthetic aperture radar (SAR)
Range 296.32 km, 184 miles
capability.
Azimuth ±10 degrees / ± 30
The APG-68(V)9 has equipped several variants, including the F-16D Block 52+s of degrees / ± 60 degrees
the Israeli Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, Turkish Air Force,[3]
Moroccan Air Force and Greek Air Force, Pakistan Air Force,F-16C/D Block 52+s of the Polish Air Force and F-16 A/B Block 15
MLU of the Royal Thai Air Force

Specifications
Frequency: Starting Envelope frequency around 9.86 GHz.
Under AIS Testing as high as 26 GHz
Range: 296.32 km, 184 miles
Range for 5m2 aerial target is 105km[4]
Search cone: 120 degrees × 120 degrees
Azimuth angular coverage: ±10 degrees / ± 30 degrees / ± 60 degrees
Programmable Signal Processor (PSP) - The core radar component which is responsible for signal processing,
frequency selection, signal digitization for B-Scope display
. The PSP is controlled through the F-16 Heads Down
Display Set (HDDS) or what is commonly called theMulti-Function Displays(MFDs). The PSP is directed by the
system operational flight program(OFP), which is controlled and modified for new threats or addition radar system
requirements. The PSP also contains all the controls circuitry for radarA/A and A/G operational scan patterns and
SAR/ISAR operation.
Modular Low Powered Radio Frequency (MLPRF) - Thefrequency generator for the radar system. Frequency
generation is dependent on the random frequency selection from the radar tables within the PSP upon system start-
up. The MLPRF will generate a small amount of RF Drive, which is sent to the Dual Moderansmitter
T (DMT), where
it is amplified and a small RF sample is sent to the MLPRF for comparison checksum (more like a check and
balance system). The MLPRF also is responsible for the receiving of the radar return, generating the RF injection
noise (for RF discrimination), and the processed RF within the MLPRF is then later sent to the PSP for video
processing and threat/target matching against the radar threat tables within the PSP , prior to flightcrew system
display.
Dual Mode Transmitter (DMT) - A 24,000 voltradar transmitter, containing a TWT, which generates the amplified RF
to be sent to the radar Antenna for system emission. The TWT operates by optical pulses received from the DMT's
internal Pulse Decker Unit and TWT Cathode/Anode voltage inputs.
 Antenna - A planar array antenna, which is constructed to receive RF data through awaveguide system. The
transmitted and received pulses are controlled in time by the PMW (Pulse Modulated a Wve) radar design, and the
waveguide duplexer assembly. Internal to the antenna are Uniphaser Assemblies (used for quadrature phase
control), Phase Shifters (used of quadrature I/Q data) andgimbalized motor control for antenna positioning and
position correction.

References
1. http://www.deagel.com/Aircraft-Warners-and-Sensors/ANAPG-68_a001560001.aspx
2. "Archived copy" (https://web.archive.org/web/20110526024024/http://www .es.northropgrumman.com/solutions/apg6
8/assets/APG68.pdf) (PDF). Archived from the original (http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/solutions/apg68/asset
s/APG68.pdf) (PDF) on 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2011-05-24.
3. http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/02/25/323057/turkey-completes-deal-for-30-new-f-16s.html
4. http://defence.pk/threads/radar-ranges-of-dif
ferent-fighters.94948/page-7

External links
Northrop Grumman APG-68(V)9 Site
AN/APG-68 Global Security.com

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