Maiden flight for advanced ECRS Mk2 Typhoon radar
An advanced new radar that will allow RAF pilots to locate, identify and suppress enemy air defences flew for the first time on September 27, 2024.
The latest prototype of the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mark 2 has been flown on a UK Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft at BAE Systems’ flight test facility in Lancashire, supported by the radar’s developer, Leonardo UK.
In a statement, Air Commodore Nick Lowe, head capability delivery combat air and Typhoon senior responsible officer, Royal Air Force said: "Evolution of Typhoon’s air combat capability is paramount to ensure Typhoon continues to deter potential aggressors, defend our nation and defeat our adversaries wherever we need to fly and fight, whether for the UK or in our staunch support to the NATO alliance. This first flight of this ECRS Mk2 prototype new radar in the test aircraft is a positive step towards ensuring this."
According to BAE Systems, the ECRS Mk2 can perform traditional radar functions such as search and targeting, as well as providing advanced electronic warfare capabilities. This will enable Typhoons to locate and deny use of an adversary’s radar with a powerful electronic jamming attack, whilst staying beyond the reach of threats.
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