Next Major Update - Rumor Round-Up & Discussion

[Smin1080p_WT]

@someweirdname

Selected for the Airframes that are being Delivered this year, the year when ECRS MK2 isnt ready yet yes

2 examples are already with the RAF

The investment will deliver an additional 40 advanced European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radars for RAF Typhoons, including 38 new systems and modifications to two test systems, ensuring radars will be fitted to 40 aircraft. These radars will simultaneously detect, identify and track multiple targets in the air and on the ground.
Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs - GOV.UK

And its been flying on FGR.4s since 2024:
https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/new-electronic-warfare-radar-takes-to-the-skies-for-the-first-time/

@someweirdname

but the change from MK1 to MK2 as soon as that is ready for Serial Production and has a Valid COC and the fitting Procedures was never Ruled out by anyone, just like AMK

If Germany show interest in changing Mk I > 2, then this will be a possible future suggestion too.

[Deathmisser]

Wait that means we have airframes from 2024 then right ?

[Dontkev-psn]

Sadly not in game outside of the Live.warthunder

[Panther2995]

@Smin1080p_WT

And its been flying on FGR.4s since 2024:

Yea, as a prototype :))

[someweirdname]

sadly 30+29 doesn’t have this Livery anymore

only 30+74, the Current Castle Tiger (imo mid) and 30+09 which is actually painted remain in the Special livery

[Smin1080p_WT]

@Deathmisser

Wait that means we have airframes from 2024 then right ?

An FGR.4 has been flying with one since 2024. From this latest report this month, there are now 2 radar sets already available to RAF aircraft. A further 38 new ones will be ordered and the current 2 modified.

[Panther2995]

That’s sad but im pretty sure someone will make Cyborg Tiger skin for AESA version soon.

[Smin1080p_WT]

@Panther2995

Yea, as a prototype :))

And all avalable public data from this prototype has been used to create the radar in game. The same as the Mk 1. The “prototype(s)” are also going to be modified and retained for operational use:

The investment will deliver an additional 40 advanced European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radars for RAF Typhoons, including 38 new systems and modifications to two test systems, ensuring radars will be fitted to 40 aircraft. These radars will simultaneously detect, identify and track multiple targets in the air and on the ground.
Half a billion investment to upgrade RAF Typhoons and secure 1,500 British jobs - GOV.UK

[Panther2995]

Key word “Will”

So far production model of this radar hasn’t been delivered to the RAF yet and only 2 prototype version has been modified and integrated to existing airframes.

[someweirdname]

when do we get ALARM and AGM-65 on the Eurofighter?

the same was said about those while the Project was still in Prototype Stage

[Smin1080p_WT]

@Panther2995

Key word “Will”

So far production model of this radar hasn’t been delivered to the RAF yet and only 2 prototype version has been modified and integrated to existing airframes.

Please re-read the post in full:

@Smin1080p_WT

And all avalable public data from this prototype has been used to create the radar in game

The radar in game is using the data from the versions currently flying and with that info available. If there are changes from prototype > production that are relevant to the game, these will also be done too. But thus far there is no evidence there is.

The radar has been built, flown and used on an FGR.4. Thats all that is of concern.

[kizvy]

does it matter if its already been tested?

[Panther2995]

Real question is when can we get Brimstone-2 instead of stucking with garbage Brimstone One with SAL mode only?

[Deathmisser]

Awesome sauce, Still couldn’t believe my luck when I saw 5 Typhoons in one day at Mablethorpe.

[someweirdname]

@Smin1080p_WT

But thus far there is no evidence there is.

no Publicly available Evidence

[ron_23]

[Smin1080p_WT]

@someweirdname

when do we get ALARM and AGM-65 on the Eurofighter?

the same was said about those while the Project was still in Prototype Stage

Feel free to make suggestions for them if there is evidence of them on Eurofighter prototypes like there was for SPICE.

However you seem to be confusing the prototype radar on a functional FGR.4 with the Eurofighter program prototypes.

[vizender]

Which is what gaijin usually use, since they dont accept classified information. Stop moving the goal post

[kizvy]

from what i understand the eurofighters in game represent a future evolution of the plane anyways, and not inservice aircraft.
kinda similar to yak 141.
I dont see any issue with that

[Smin1080p_WT]

@someweirdname

no Publicly available Evidence

We cant and wont use any classified material. As clear by our rules: Source Material: Restrictions on Classified and Export Restricted information (“Military Restrictions”)

So its not clear what you mean by this.

Only public information such as: https://uk.leonardo.com/documents/64103/22616345/LDO_UK24_00623+ECRS+MK2+LQ.pdf/941e48cb-7bfa-4a05-ddd1-24df1934f444?t=1740640729437