Raytheon Unveils Compact AESA Radar

According to the manufacturer, it provides the capability of a heavyweight AESA fire control radar at half the cost. The new radar weighs just over 100lb, making it one-third of the weight of most modern AESA radars.

It achieves high performance at a reduced weight and cost through utilising Gallium Nitride technology, a digital receiver/exciter and processors called CHIRP and a unique air-cooled design.

Raytheon’s AESA radar features an open architecture design to allow for rapid upgrades while keeping operational and maintenance costs low.