AN/APG-81 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)
Unprecedented Effectiveness and Survivability for the F-35
AN/APG-81 and the F-35 Lightning II
The Northrop Grumman AN/APG-81 active electronically scanned array (AESA) is the latest and most capable AESA in the world and acts as the cornerstone to the F-35 Lightning II's advanced sensor suite. The multifunction radar provides unparalleled battlespace situational awareness that translates into lethality, aircrew effectiveness and survivability.
It has long-range active and passive air-to-air and air-to-ground modes that support a full range of air-to-air and air-to-surface missions complemented by stealth features along with significant electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance functions.
