Spherical AESA on PAKFA?

[darkduke]

Only my idea, because of the similar radar has already been equipped on Ruissian carrier everbefore.

[zb10948]

Hmm, an interesting idea. However, it would require a highly spherical radome, or a low number of elements. First increases your frontal RCS, second decreases range and sensor capacity.

Nonetheless, an interesting idea, at least for small sidelobe sensors positioned on wingtips to provide extra lateral coverage.