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To: FtrPilot
They orbit at approx 50mph...doppler radars will not display them.

While true, doppler processing isn't the only mode on a LOT of radars. A coherent monopulse, multimode/multi-PRF radar can lock on a nonmoving target quite quickly. In the ideal case, a radar monopulse comparator (Sum, Delta Az/Delta El) can see and angle locate a target with one pulse

715 posted on 02/21/2024 6:53:33 PM PST by Gaffer
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To: Gaffer
Excellent information...thanks for posting.

My guess is if the radar operator knows that the target is a drone they will not use doppler mode. Or perhaps they would cycle between modes.

We seeing a lot of drone video where the folks on the ground don't know they are being tracked by a drone.

IMHO, drone warfare (or drone capabilities) is one of the biggest lessons of this war.

716 posted on 02/21/2024 7:36:39 PM PST by FtrPilot
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To: FtrPilot; BeauBo

Interesting article:

Iran Just Delivered Hundreds (400) Of Iranian Ballistic Missiles To Russia: Report
An infusion of proven ballistic missiles into Russia comes as Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems’ long-term viability is being questioned.

Patriot batteries may soon run out of missiles unless the House GOP relents. There is no long-term sustainment plan.

https://www.twz.com/land/iran-just-delivered-hundreds-of-iranian-ballistic-missiles-to-russia-report


720 posted on 02/22/2024 4:53:39 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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