Open Andratenor opened 1 year ago
FrangibleCover
commented
1 year ago The source mentions a number of other role fits, is the radar a permanent fit system or is it one of a number of possible loadouts?
The source also mentions a door mounted recce camera with the radar, presumably fixed facing left?
Andratenor
commented
1 year ago It could be removed and I have seen pictures of it on two out of three airframes (the LJ-1 and LJ-2), but I have not been able to confirm whether it still is in use or if it has been removed with the latest upgrades in the late 2010's. The newest picture I have found with the radar is from 2010, so at least until that.
I have found som more detailed info about the different equipment, but these could be added/removed according to the mission, quoted from a forum by a former Learjet pilot:
-A 360 degrees scanning maritime reconnaissance radar under the fuselage (originally
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DBID to Copy
Aircraft 2168
Hypothetical
No
Name
Learjet 35A/S
Country
Finland
Service
Air Force
In Commission
1991-Present
Number in Service
1
Sensors
Add Litton APS-504 surveillance radar (Sensor 3747)
Mounts
No response
Loadout Options
No response
Other Changes
No response
Sources
https://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Billig/9563.htm https://www.flickr.com/photos/saminkuvat/4503326538/in/photostream/