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The RBE2-AA (active array) variant has been tested on both a Mystère 20, Mirage 2000 testbed aircraft from the Flight Test Center of the DGA (Délégation Générale pour l'Armement, the French procurement agency) and then on a Rafale. While the first tests were made with US-made transmitter/receivers, the current radar features parts manufactured by Thales.<ref name="dn_rbe2aa"/> |
The RBE2-AA (active array) variant has been tested on both a Mystère 20, Mirage 2000 testbed aircraft from the Flight Test Center of the DGA (Délégation Générale pour l'Armement, the French procurement agency) and then on a Rafale. While the first tests were made with US-made transmitter/receivers, the current radar features parts manufactured by Thales.<ref name="dn_rbe2aa"/> |
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The RBE2-AA radar system is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system derived from the Rafale's RBE2 radar. It replaces the mechanically steered array antenna by electronically steering exerted by up to several thousand of transmit/receive modules which enable maximum performance and versatility as well as enhanced reliability. The improved RBE2-AA radar system is available since 2012 for the Rafale fighter-aircraft owned by the French Air Force, Navy and export customers. |
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In April 2002, the French weaponry procurement agency (DGA) awarded Thales a contract to develop an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar demonstrator based on the RBE2 radar system. In July 2004, DGA awarded a contract for the development of a second active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar demonstrator aimed at fielding this new technology on French Rafales beginning in 2012. |
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Revision as of 09:12, 17 May 2015
The RBE2 (Radar à Balayage Electronique 2 plans) is a multirole radar developed during the 90s for the French Dassault Rafale combat aircraft.
The RBE2 uses a passive electronically scanned array (PESA).
A 90 million euros-worth contract was signed in July 2004 for the development and integration of an active electronically scanned array version of the RBE2. In July 2010, it was reported that Thales will commence deliveries of the new radar in August 2010 for use on the fourth tranche of Rafale aircraft with the first AESA-equipped squadron to become operational in 2014.[1][2]
The RBE2-AA (active array) variant has been tested on both a Mystère 20, Mirage 2000 testbed aircraft from the Flight Test Center of the DGA (Délégation Générale pour l'Armement, the French procurement agency) and then on a Rafale. While the first tests were made with US-made transmitter/receivers, the current radar features parts manufactured by Thales.[1]
The RBE2-AA radar system is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system derived from the Rafale's RBE2 radar. It replaces the mechanically steered array antenna by electronically steering exerted by up to several thousand of transmit/receive modules which enable maximum performance and versatility as well as enhanced reliability. The improved RBE2-AA radar system is available since 2012 for the Rafale fighter-aircraft owned by the French Air Force, Navy and export customers. In April 2002, the French weaponry procurement agency (DGA) awarded Thales a contract to develop an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar demonstrator based on the RBE2 radar system. In July 2004, DGA awarded a contract for the development of a second active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar demonstrator aimed at fielding this new technology on French Rafales beginning in 2012.
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References
- ^ a b Pierre Tran (6 July 2010). "Thales To Deliver AESA Radars Soon". Defense News. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
- ^ "Thunder at 100 feet: Flying France's Rafale Superfighter". NDTV. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
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