Question about using Radar in F-5E

[TLTeo]

On the other hand, the APQ-159 is far better at directing gun shots, generally has better detection ranges, and is less awful at low altitdude imo. I'd say it's about even, depending on the situation. You are right that the IFF on the Mig-21 is really, really handy for an aircraft of that era though.

[Schmidtfire]

No, it is not close to even :lol:

But it might also be a bit of simulation issue. The AN/APQ 159 has a few reported bugs and also the visuals are lacking, making it tougher to distinguish between clutter and contacts.

F-5E has better RWR, but that is also bugged at the moment. And the FM. And the M39 cannon dispersion. And the radar textures...

 

Such a cool little fighter. But flying the F-5E is very much an upphill battle right now :cry:

[mayo25]

I would like to know if the AN/APQ-159 is able to detect  clouds ( CBs, Thunderstorms, rain, etc... )

[_Hoss]

On 6/17/2024 at 8:21 AM, mayo25 said:

I would like to know if the AN/APQ-159 is able to detect  clouds ( CBs, Thunderstorms, rain, etc... )

I don't know anything about the F-15 RADAR. But I would imagine it needs a Doppler mode to see the weather. Does it have a Doppler Mode?

Edited June 19, 2024 by _Hoss

[mayo25]

I don t think so !

[lmp]

On 6/17/2024 at 5:21 PM, mayo25 said:

I would like to know if the AN/APQ-159 is able to detect  clouds ( CBs, Thunderstorms, rain, etc... )

The in-game one doesn't seem to. I don't believe any of the radars we have in DCS currently see weather. As to whether it should, I'm no radar expert but I suspect the answer is yes.

[MAXsenna]

On 6/23/2024 at 2:22 AM, lmp said:

The in-game one doesn't seem to. I don't believe any of the radars we have in DCS currently see weather. As to whether it should, I'm no radar expert but I suspect the answer is yes.

I believe Jeffy's radar is supposed to see weather, but I might be wrong.  

Edited July 9, 2024 by MAXsenna