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TheAN/APG-85 is anactive electronically scanned array (AESA)radar system designed byNorthrop Grumman for theLockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. The AN/APG-85 is a further development of theAN/APG-81 and is planned to be installed in all three variants of the F-35 aircraft from Lot 17 and onwards, which are planned to enter production in 2025.[1][2]
In air-to-air mode, the AN/APG-85 provides long-range detection and tracking of air targets, including aircraft, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In air-to-ground mode, the radar provides high-resolution imaging of ground targets, including enemy installations, vehicles, and other targets of interest. The high-resolution SAR imaging capabilities of the AN/APG-85 are particularly useful for reconnaissance missions, providing detailed images of targets for further analysis.
The AN/APG-85 is designed for easy integration with other aircraft systems, including electronic warfare systems, weapons, and communication systems. This allows for seamless integration with the overall aircraft systems and provides a high level of situational awareness for the pilot.
In accordance with theJoint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/APG-85" designation represents the 85th design of an Army-Navy airborne electronic device forradarfire-control equipment. The JETDS system also now is used to name the vast majority ofDepartment of Defense electronic systems.
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