For the images in this section, a Gepard is used. This section will cover the general user interface for ground vehicles with radars and sensors some sensors have slight differences in their interfaces which will be covered in their own subsection. Any radar is automatically shut off when being repaired and once usable again, you need to switch it back on using ALT + R.
Your radars can be damaged and also repaired like any module. Practice your radar controls in test drive before going on the field. Switches between a Plan Position Indicator (PPI) radar display and a B-Scope radar displayĭespite being on the same button, locking on with search sensor and tracking sensor is not the same thing - even if your search radar cannot track something, maybe your tracking radar can. In sniper/gunner view: Force tracking sensor sweep and attempt to lock on the target in the crosshairs with it, or onto the first aircraft the tracker detects. Locks onto the selected or nearest target on radar display. Selects which target on the display to lock on to sector scan or 360° scan (see radar pages for scan modes supported)Ĭhanges the range scale of the radar display Toggles between the radars search modes e.g. Turns the vehicle's search radar (or other types of search sensor) on or off. It is recommended to change the default key bindings to make radar systems easier to use. 6 SPAAs Which Have Radars and Other Sensorsīelow is a table showing all the key-bindings associated with the use of radars and other sensors on ground vehicles.
Although less effective than previously, radars are still a very useful tool to have. Tracking errors were added, meaning that lead indicators are less accurate at longer ranges and aircraft flying at low altitudes (less than 100 m from terrain) became harder to track.
With the release of Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy", the functionality of radars and other sensors was changed. A number of modern aircraft are equipped with Radar Warning Receivers (RWRs), which are capable of detecting radar emissions from SPAAs and alerting the pilot to their position. In addition for vehicles equipped with tracking systems the player may lock onto targets, this proves an accurate range and relative velocity information about the target and, when the target is close enough, an accurate lead indicator.Īlthough such systems provide SPAA players with distinct battlefield advantages, many come with risks to their use. Vehicles with this capability have a radar display visible as part of the in-game interface, the location of detected air targets is displayed on this interface. SPAA vehicles are now equipped with various radars and other sensor systems which provide the ability to detect and/or track aircraft.
After Update 1.87 "Locked On", the arcade-style lead indicator was removed.
Prior to this update, SPAAs equipped with radars were able to use an Arcade battles style lead indicator in Realistic and Simulator battle modes. The new mechanics replaced an "arcade-style" lead indicator previously present, and a greater number of aircraft and SPAA vehicles which were historically equipped with radars gained access to the new features allowing for a more in-depth, realistic and a historic feel when playing them. War Thunder Update 1.87 "Locked On" introduced mechanics for radars and other sensors.