AN/APG-83

The Northrop Grumman Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) is a full-performance fire control radar for General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon and other aircraft. SABR offers all the advantages of a multi-function active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar with significant acquisition and life cycle cost savings.[1] Designed to support next generation weapons and tactics, the SABR ensures the needed combat advantage over the adversary. In a 2013 competition, SABR was selected as the AESA radar for the F-16 modernization and update programs of the United States Air Force and Taiwan.[2]

Designed initially to fit F-16 aircraft with no structural, power or cooling modifications, the SABR is scalable to fit other aircraft platforms and mission areas.

In 2010, SABR was installed on a USAF F-16 at Edwards AFB and flew 17 consecutive demonstrations sorties without cooling or stability issues[3]

The AN/APG-83 SABR-GS (Global Strike) will be retrofitted to airworthy Rockwell B-1 Lancer airframes beginning in 2016.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Northrop Grumman's Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) to Help Extend Viability of U.S. Air Force F-16s Beyond 2025"
  2. ↑ "Lockheed Martin Selects Northrop Grumman's Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) for the F-16 AESA Radar Upgrade Program.".
  3. ↑ "Northrop Grumman Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR)".
  4. ↑ "B-1 to get new radar"
  5. ↑ http://www.globenewswire.com/newsarchive/noc/press/pages/news_releases.html?d=10133106
  6. ↑ http://www.northropgrumman.com/Capabilities/SABR-GS/Pages/default.aspx

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