User Guide

Radar MFD
Longbow
The Radar MFD reflects raw returns from the helicopter’s radar and displays target
information from either the TADS or FCR targeting system (whichever is active). It
operates in two modes — air or ground — and has different ranges. Use air radar
mode to find air targets, and ground radar mode to sweep for ground targets.
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Toggle between air-to-air radar mode (360° sweep) or air-to-ground radar mode (90° sweep)
y Cycle through radar ranges (2, 5, 10, 25 and 50km)
If the
REALISTIC FCR RANGE option is selected, the distances cycle through .5, 1, 2, 4 and 8km.
Alternatively, left-click (
L ) on the current range in the MFD to increase radar range, right-click
(
: ) to decrease it.
Radar Range. The current range of the radar appears in the upper right corner of
the page.
Threat. Targets picked up on radar appear as small boxes.
Current Target. The currently selected target has a bright diamond around it.
Air Radar Mode
In air radar mode , the radar conducts 360° sweeps and displays air threats as
small boxes relative to the helicopter’s position in the middle of the display.
Ground Radar Mode
In ground radar mode , the radar conducts periodic 90° sweeps in front of the
helicopter. In addition to the air-mode information, ground radar mode displays
two more items:
Scanning Limits. The angled lines to either side of the display indicate the
scanning limits of the radar when it’s in ground radar mode.
Heading Tape. A heading tape identical to the one on the IHADSS display (4, p.
2.14) scrolls across the top of the display.
2: COCKPITS
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AIR MODE GROUND MODE
Threat
Radar
Range
Scanning
Limits
Heading Tape
Current
Target