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Old 7th Oct 2017, 23:17
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switch_on_lofty
 
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Bit of clarification here:
Lynx Mk3 - 180deg radar + TANS + plotting board on observer's lap. No camera.
Lynx Mk8 - 360 radome but only a 180deg scan due to interference. Central tactical system i.e. 1 colour screen for tactical stuff. Sea Owl near-IR camera.
Wildcat HMA Mk2 - 360 radome with new radar and MX15 turret atop with many cameras and lasers built-in. Generally radar used to search and camera(s) used for ID in conjunction with other sensors like EW and AIS. So unless you want to look at something behind you or directly below you you can use the turret. Since you have a 360 radar you can keep tracking everything while you move the aircraft to put the target in the field of view.
Wildcat AH Mk1 - like HMA but with no radar.
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