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NFunky · 10-01-09, 02:28 PM

The radar works perfectly, at least in RA. I was able to detect an Oiler all the way out to the maximum range, more than 15 nm, using an Iranian Kilo. It was in about a 30 degree aspect heading toward me and the contact was a bright dot even at max range. Haven't tried it with any military ships though, undoubtably their radar signatures are much smaller, but the radar works well enough for my tastes.

10-01-09, 02:28 PM	#13
NFunky Machinist's Mate Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 127 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	The radar works perfectly, at least in RA. I was able to detect an Oiler all the way out to the maximum range, more than 15 nm, using an Iranian Kilo. It was in about a 30 degree aspect heading toward me and the contact was a bright dot even at max range. Haven't tried it with any military ships though, undoubtably their radar signatures are much smaller, but the radar works well enough for my tastes.