Probs would need more sources, since that source just talks about how it works, and doesnt explicitly name the EFT/CAPTOR-E, but its a feature thats also mentionned in promotional material for the ECRS:
Pretty sure we have other images for the HMD overlay of said info and the likes as well, but cant find them atm.
It’s great that the eurofighter is now compatible with twin pylon Aim-120s, however it just doesn’t feel right because it’s never been tested although it’s technically possible. And the fitment doesn’t look quite right especially when brimstones or gbu’s are mounted next to it.
@Gunjob may I ask if We should stuff which is allready Accepted for the old EFs again for the new ones or are the old reports enough?
Example the Overexpending Engine nozzles on full AB
This is where it gets difficult. How is the integration done? Are the GaN and GaAs modules integrated into a single transceiver where GaAs is the preamp (for signal quality as they have better linearity than GaN) while GaN is used as signal amplifier (for strength of the signal as GaN can output ten times the power of GaAs)? Or are there two types of transceivers used in the radar, one with GaN and one with GaAs?
The pure GaN Mk.1 radar will have the higher power (for better range and better target detection/stronger echoes because of better sensibility) while the Mk.2 will have the better signal quality for its EW usage (for example to better spoof signals). Depending on the intgeration the Mk.2 will be able to do everything the Mk.1 can do with the same performance (single transceiver with GaAs + GaN). If they use two types of transceivers the number for each gets cut in half, meaning half the performance of the Mk.1 in signal strength and only half the possible strength in EW.
