Su-27S radar angle in locked state

[Fri13]

This is what have been causing me questions all the time and I haven't found direct answer how it works.

 

I can adjust the radar angle vertically and angle horizontally by 30° from its normal 60° field of view either side of center.

 

But once I lock to target, does the radar move its maximum angles to keep that target locked without me required to change its angle?

 

I mean that in BVR situations where I get to fire first R-27ER to F-15C with its 30% improved range vs. AIM-120, but eventually I need to start avoiding F-15C fired missile while keeping my radar locked, but I just don't get do I need to turn the radar direction to side first to maximize the deflection or does the radar automatically use its maximal angles?

 

If I remember correctly, the HUD will warn me by blinking the target reticle if it is going soon out of the radar deflection angle?

[Kuky]

But once I lock to target, does the radar move its maximum angles to keep that target locked without me required to change its angle?

 

Answer is Yes.

 

When in search mode, you set which way the radar should scan. But once you lock the target, the radar will move up to its limits (60° left and right)

[CHRISXTR3M3]

Also, most of the time the reason you are going evasive right after you fire on an F-15 is because they fired in TWS and their missle has just now gone pit bull and you receive the enemy missle launch tone. It's hard to keep solid lock on enemy when you are having to turn and evade. Keep in mind that F-15 has most likely already turned away from or placed you at the edge of his gimbal incase he has to go evasive.

[Svend_Dellepude]

Flanker will get first shot if he positioned himself right.