F-18 radar upgrade
F-18 radar upgrade
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The F-18 radar upgrade discussed by Lt. Ryan Graves involved transitioning from the older mechanically scanned array radar, the APG-73, to the newer, more capable APG-79 active electronically scanned array radar. This upgrade happened during a maintenance phase after his squadron returned from deployment. After the upgrade, they noticed that the new APG-79 radar could detect objects that the older APG-73 radar did not pick up. This experience, where previously undetected objects appeared on the new radar, highlighted a significant leap in technology and capability provided by the new system 1.
Fighter Pilots' UFO Encounters
Lt. Ryan Graves recounts his experiences as a fighter pilot and how upgrading to a new radar system allowed him and his squadron to detect UFOs that were not visible with the older radar.
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