I can't understand the reasoning behind this no EOS elevation scan? Do the devs have reliable info that the MiG-29 does not have EOS elevation scan? If they do, why can't they share it with us since we are often asked for proof?
Anyway, this was posted on the forums a long time back but I'll post it again.
KOLS / Izdeliye 13Sh / OEPS-29
OKB: NPO Geophyizika
Fitted to the MiG-29A, KOLS is a combined IRST/LR device. All aspect device. Acquires targets independently, or with data input from the radar. Can detect a non-afterburning fighter head-on at a range of 12-18km. The collimated laser can provide ranging data from 200-6500m accurate to 3m. Scanning limits are ±30° azimuth, -15°/+30° elevation.
Chart showing KOLS operational modes from MiG-29 combat employment manual
Operates in several scanning modes. In large FOV mode scanning is ±30° azimuth, +30°/15° elevation. In small FOV mode scanning limits are ±30° azimuth and ±15° elevation. Close combat mode scans +16° to -14° by 4°. Lock-on mode scans 6° x 4°. Target tracking rate is up to 30°/sec.
KOLS is able to reject flares only if the combined signature of the flares is less than the target.
Targets are displayed on the same display as the radar.
At least from this public Internet data, it shows that the MiG-29 has a operational EOS elevation scan. How can ED just remove it? Really can't understand the reasoning.