F-18E's wrong radar parameters

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Hi guys i’ve noticed a small problem with the new american f18s radar it shows 140x140 degress but its underperforming in my opinion in comparison to Su30SM2

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i might be stupid or i dont understand something

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The search zone on stat card is referring to the zone where targets are automatically tracked/updated after being detected, even if you move the radar box off them. Not the actual search zone.

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oh thanks

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The SM2 has a gimbaled ESA radar that scans a 60 degrees from center per side, while the F-18E has a fixed plate AESA that scans 70 degrees from center per side.