F-22 can target aircraft and shoot them down BVR...without RADAR

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The ALQ-94 passive detection system on the F-22 can detect and locate an enemy at a range 250 to 288 miles -03/17/ AW&ST.

The F-22's passive cover is approximately 360° and on all bands -Jed article 07/01/00. A quote later from the same article, "The system uses techniques such as cued tracking: since the track file, updated by the ALR-94, can tell the radar where to look, it can detect and track the target with a very narrow beam, measuring as little as 2° by 2° in azimuth and elevation."

Other periodicals have stated the data from the passive system is so accurate a AMRAAM (Slammer) Missile can be targeted by the usage of passive detection only.

BASICALLY, The ALR-94 system will see an enemy aircraft's RADAR emissions, and will be able to not only lock on to that transmission, but accurately guide an AMRAAM to that position, all without ever using it's RADAR.

[hworta]

The ALQ-94 passive detection system on the F-22 can detect and locate an enemy at a range 250 to 288 miles -03/17/ AW&ST.

The F-22's passive cover is approximately 360° and on all bands -Jed article 07/01/00. A quote later from the same article, "The system uses techniques such as cued tracking: since the track file, updated by the ALR-94, can tell the radar where to look, it can detect and track the target with a very narrow beam, measuring as little as 2° by 2° in azimuth and elevation."

Other periodicals have stated the data from the passive system is so accurate a AMRAAM (Slammer) Missile can be targeted by the usage of passive detection only.

BASICALLY, The ALR-94 system will see an enemy aircraft's RADAR emissions, and will be able to not only lock on to that transmission, but accurately guide an AMRAAM to that position, all without ever using it's RADAR.


Almost true, they can do this to 4 targets at the same time.

[Mad Dog 7.62]

Almost true, they can do this to 4 targets at the same time.

OMG, thats bad OPSEC!!! Giving out highly classified information like that!!!

Or would that be open-source, like the info I asked for on my thread about the IDF Apaches, only to have you butt in with your unsolicited input?? :mad:

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OMG, thats bad OPSEC!!! Giving out highly classified information like that!!!

Or would that be open-source, like the info I asked for on my thread about the IDF Apaches, only to have you butt in with your unsolicited input?? :mad:


That information is publically availiable. I was just adding to the amazement of the capabilities. Dont get so angry, besides how is that bad opsec? The new bad guys in the world dont fly fighter aircraft, they fly civilians in to buildings.