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ELTA Systems Ltd.
EARLY WARNING
& CONTROL
Group & Subsidiary of ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES LTD.
Airborne Early Warning System
PHALCON
General
A New Generation AEW Platform: The long-range, high performance, multi-sensor PHALCON AEW introduces a
new level of performance to airborne early warning, tactical surveillance of airborne and surface targets, and the
gathering of signal intelligence.
Unique Integration of Sensors: The PHALCON’s four sensors are : Radar, IFF, ESM/ELINT and CSM/COMINT.
A unique fusion technique continuously cross-correlates data generated by all sensors: this data is combined with an
automatically initiated active search by one sensor for specific targets detected by other sensors.
Radar: A radar with conformal phased array antennas for simultaneous coverage and instantaneous focus on
selected targets. The PHALCON advanced radar has several conformal phased array antennas. They are mounted
on the fuselage of the aircraft and can provide up to full 360° coverage.
Advantages: Radar beams can be pointed at any direction in space at any time, with the beam’s parameters fully
controlled by the radar computer. The radar employs a flexible time-space energy management technique which
provides the following advanced capabilities:
Selectable surveillance: Surveillance can be limited to the battle zone and other areas of interest. The scan rate
in these selected areas is much higher.
Optimized detection and tracking: A special mode for maneuvering and high value targets employs a high scan
rate and beam shapes optimized for each target to ensure tracking performance.
Fast track initiation and no false alarms: Verification beams sent at specific, individual, newly detected targets
eliminate false alarms. Track initiation is achieved in 2 to 4 seconds.
Extended detection range: By transmitting extra long dwells in selected sectors, an extended detection range is achieved.
High Fault Tolerance and Redundancy: The system uses distributed, solid state transmitting and receiving elements.
Each element is controlled in phase and amplitude. The system continues its operation even if some of the units
are faulty.
Airborne Early Warning System
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IFF
Advanced IFF employing solid state phase array
technology.
The PHALCON IFF system implements interrogation, decoding,
target detection and tracking using the standard modes. Azimuth
measurement is carried out by monopulse processing.
The IFF antennas are incorporated in the primary radar array
and are coordinated with the array to avoid mutual interference.
Similar antenna elements and transmit/receive modules are
used for both the radar and the IFF.
Electronic Intelligence
The PHALCON’s advanced ESM/ELINT system is fully integrated with the radar and other sensors, serving as one of the most
important elements of the identification process.
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It is designed to operate in very dense signal environments, providing simultaneous 360° coverage.
The system uses narrow-band and wide-band receivers to
provide very high sensitivity and high probability of interception
of airborne and surface emitters.
High bearing accuracy for all received signals is achieved
through Differential Time of Arrival (DTOA) measurements.
The system also collects and analyzes ELINT data.
Communication Intelligence
Tuned in to airborne, ground and shipborne
transmissions.
The PHALCON’s CSM/COMINT receives in UHF, VHF and HF,
rapidly searching for airborne, shipborne or ground communications signals of interest. Selected radio nets can be monitored
for signal activity. A DF capability locates targets.
Detected signals can be assigned to monitoring receivers
instantaneously. The system makes extensive use of computers
to reduce the load on operators.
PHALCON Airframes
A Boeing 707 airframe provides the PHALCON with sufficient
capacity for equipment and crew. A typical configuration includes
up to 11 operator consoles.
The Boeing 707 has exellent endurance, and can remain on
station for extended periods. Still another advantage is the high
cruise altitude which gives a long surveillance range of zeroaltitude targets.
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Command & Control Operator Stations
Command and Control
Each operator work station has a large graphic high-resolution,
display for advanced system control.
Data may also be easily communicated to other users.
The aircraft’s communications suite includes long-distance secure
voice and data links to other aircraft, naval and ground units, as
well as voice and data relay facilities.
ELTA AEW Division
e-mail: [email protected]
ELTA Systems Ltd.
U.S.A. Tel: (703)875-3726/46. Fax: (703)875-3770 EUROPE Tel: (33)1-46.40.47.47. Fax: (33)1-46.40.47.48.
The contents of this brochure are presented as general information only and are not meant
to, nor do they, constitute any representation or warranty by ELTA Ltd. The contents are not
meant to serve or be used in substitution for the information contained in any approved
specification, manual or the like issued by ELTA Ltd. The contents shall not in any way add to,
amend, delete or change any term of any contract in which ELTA Ltd. is a party.
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The PHALCON systems can be installed olso on other platforms,
such as: Boeing 757, MD-83, Airbus 321 and various bussiness
jets.
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