RBE2

The Radar RBE2 (Radar with Electronic Sweeping 2 plans) is a radar multifunction developed in France in the years 1990, of the collaboration of Thomson-CSF and Dassault Systèmes to equip the fighter Dassault Rafale.

Description

Radar RBE2 uses a system of passive electronic sweeping. Although it one of the first radars is developed with this technology, it was regarded as one of most advanced during its development, nowadays the technology of passive sweeping is regarded as a cul-de-sac (see future development). Its range considered insufficient is compared with its American competitors even if the use by the Air force of airborne radars such as the E-2 Hawkeye or the E-3 AWACS compensates for this problem.

In aerial combat, the RBE2 is officially able to continue 40 planes and to engage 8 of them simultaneously. Electronic sweeping makes it possible simultaneously to ensure the follow-up of the ground and the detection of terrestrial or naval targets.

Future development

A contract of a value of 90 million euros was signed in July 2004 for the development and the integration of a antenna has sweeping electronic active for a new version of radar known as RBE2-AA. The development must be supplemented and integrated in 2012.

A prototype version RBE2-AA (Antenna Activates) was installed on Planes Testing grounds (ABE) of " type; XX" mystery; and " Mirage 2000" CEV of Cazaux and then on a Rafale, for tests in vol. It should be noted that, for these tests, the antenna was equipped with microchips transmitters/receiving American. The development running aims at using only European components. Moreover, this version is essential for the complete use of the next generation of air-to-air missile like MBDA Meteor.

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