Raytheon launches low-cost advanced combat radar system
Raytheon is launching here at Farnborough the latest member of its growing family of AESA (active electronically scanned antenna) radars.

Raytheon is launching here at Farnborough the latest member of its growing family of AESA (active electronically scanned antenna) radars. Known as the Raytheon advanced combat radar (RACR, “racer”), the new sensor is aimed at both the retrofit market, for aircraft such as the F-16, F/A-18 and others, or for installation in new-build fighters.

RACR draws heavily on Raytheon’s experience in building AESA radars for the F-15 Eagle (APG-63(V)2/3/4) and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (APG-79). The radar leverages technology from existing programs and uses many existing components. Scaling the antenna’s mounting plate and transmit/receive module array to different radome sizes is a straightforward process.

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