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Originally Posted by zraver
----------- = detectable radar beam emission
/////////////= detectable return reflection from radar
The reflection has to have enough strength to not just reach a target but make it back to the sending unit. A unit listening passively will detect the primary emissions long before it enters detection range and allows the emitter to bounce signals off of it.
Radar emitter //////////////////////////-------------------------------------- RWR
This is one of the major advantages of the F-22 it's LPI (Low Probability of intercept) AESA reverses this meaning it can see the enemy long before even its radar emissions can be seen.
F-22---------//////////////////////////////enemy
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Yes, you are right the F-22's radar is capable of seeing out to 150 miles, and we all know its more than that. (classified) this is what makes the Raptor so effective is it's first hit kill technology.