

Its versatility bridges the capability gap that current radars will face as more sophisticated threats evolve. RACR increases interoperability with coalition forces by delivering a common radar picture and common logistics, while enhancing the aircraft’s overall multirole mission capabilities. Two of the advantages of Raytheon’s AESA technology are significantly increased overall radar performance and greater situational awareness the ability to conduct simultaneous air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, more effective tracking of widely spaced targets and unique savings due to low required maintenance costs. The first to retrofit AESA radars onto multiple aircraft: F/A-18E/F, F-15C, and F-15E. The first to pass 250,000 AESA flight hours. The first to have AESA technology tested in combat. The company was the first to design, develop and field an AESA radar system for a tactical fighter in 2000 for the United States Air Force. Raytheon has been an innovator in the field of AESA radars. It also enables long-term sustainability and maintainability of the system. This allows customers to benefit from the economies of scale derived from Raytheon’s multiple AESA production lines. Specifically designed to meet F-16 customer needs, RACR is cost-effective, highly reliable, and successfully flight tested on the F-16 platform.Ĭompact, lightweight and sized for multiple fighter aircraft, RACR features 90 percent commonality with combat proven Raytheon AESA radars. Air Force F-15E radar modernization program now in production, as well as from other U.S. RACR incorporates the latest generation of proven AESA technology from the U.S. Approved for export and available to customers now, this new capability is generating significant interest and demand across the region. Raytheon’s Advanced Combat Radar (RACR), the latest member of the company’s family of AESA systems, is available for F-16 customers looking to incorporate the latest radar capabilities into their F-16 fleets.

Singapore has equipped its F-15s with the company’s AESA, and Australia has a squadron of 24 Raytheon AESA-equipped Super Hornets. Our new AESA radars give aircrews the eyes they need to achieve their mission for the duration of the B-52's service life.Singapore Airshow Special Report from Asian Defense & DiplomacyThe only provider of AESA radar systems across the Asia-Pacific, Raytheon is well-attuned to regional requirements. ”When it comes to years spent flying in support of our nation's defense. The radar will help keep the B-52 mission ready beyond 2050 - essentially 100 years after the long-range B-52 made its maiden flight in April 1952.
RACR RAYTHEON UPGRADE
The AESA upgrade will improve the radar’s detection range, increase the number of targets simultaneously engaged and improve mapping and navigation reliability to support nuclear and conventional missions. The APG-79 flies on the F/A-18E/F fighter and EA-18G Growler. The radar upgrade will be based on AESA technologies developed for the APG-79 and APG-82 radar families. Air Force B-52 fleet, with low rate initial production scheduled to begin in 2024. Raytheon will design, develop, produce and sustain a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the entire U.S. Boeing has selected Raytheon to upgrade the radar on the B-52 bomber.
