Iron Legionnaire

Actually, yes, apparently it is normal. It was something added to the 1.02 patch of LOMAC, as apparently the real radar has this limitation as well. Taken from the 1.02 readme. It makes sense that you would really only notice it during BVR, because since 1.02, the EOS automatically attempts to maintain lock on the enemy aircraft if the radar loses lock for some reason. Obviously, EOS will be unable to maintain a lock at any great distance, but in WVR, it stands a good chance.

Impressive work. Can't wait to see the end result. :)

What about a shot while in TWS?

OMGBOMBZOR for teh win.

http://armor.kiev.ua/fofanov/Tanks/EQP/arena.html Basically, it's a multi-function millimeter-band radar linked to a countermeasure system that fires small grenades at any ATGMs on an intercept course w/ the tank. Perhaps it would be more accurate to call the countermeasures "claymores," considering they unleash shrapnel in a directed blast, rather than simply all over the place. Edit: Another link w/ various active and passive countermeasure systems, including the predecessors of Arena. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/docs/3aps98.pdf