Originally Posted By: Mdore

How does the system track the missile it's launched when the system's radar isn't transmitting? Especially knowing the missile's range?


In angles, the wide beam antennas are continuously receiving the missile beacon.
(you can check it on the "A" panel, with the Target/Missile switch)

In range, the system uses a time/range mathematical function to approximate missile range.


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