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{{Infobox Radar
|name = EL/M-2052
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|caption =EL/M-2052
|country = [[Israel]]
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|type = [[Solid state (electronics)|Solid-state]] [[Active electronically scanned array|active electronically scanned array (AESA)]] [[fire control radar]]
|frequency = [[X-Band]]
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|RPM = <!--revolutions per minute-->
|range = 200 km for surface and sea targets, 300 km for aerial targets.
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|azimuth = 200°
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|power = ≈10 kw peak
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The '''Elta 2052''' or '''EL/M-2052''' is an [[X-Band]] airborne [[active electronically scanned array|Active Electronically Scanned Array]] (AESA) [[fire control radar]] (FCR) designed for fighter aircraft to support air-to-air combat and strike missions. Currently, it is fitted in the [[SEPECAT Jaguar]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/73095/indian-jaguar-test-flown-with-aesa-radar|title=Indian Jaguar 'test-flown with AESA radar' - Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com}}</ref> as part of the [[Indian Air Force]] (IAF) DARIN III upgrade program.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Pubby|first=Manu|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/israeli-super-radars-set-to-give-desi-lca-fighter-jet-enhanced-combat-capability/articleshow/64111919.cms|title=Israeli super radars set to give desi LCA fighter jet enhanced combat capability|date=2018-05-10|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-02}}</ref> The radar is also fitted in [[HAL Tejas]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/12/india-selects-israeli-radar-and-electronic-warfare-suite-for-tejas-light-combat-aircraft/|title=India Selects Israeli Radar and Electronic Warfare Suite For Tejas Light Combat Aircraft|last=Gady|first=Franz-Stefan|website=thediplomat.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-02}}</ref> and could also be used on other fighter aircraft such as [[F-15 Eagle|F-15]], [[MiG-29]], [[Mirage 2000]], and [[KAI T-50 Golden Eagle|FA-50 Block 20]].

The FCR is based on fully solid-state active phased array technology. The radar has multi-target tracking capabilities, able to track up to 64 targets simultaneously.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://defense-update.com/features/du-1-07/aesaradar_2052.htm |title=EL/M-2052 AESA Radar |access-date=2009-01-31 |archive-date=2009-02-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201043310/http://defense-update.com/features/du-1-07/aesaradar_2052.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> The EL/M-2052 radar incorporates operational feedback from Israeli Air Force combat pilots.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Opall-Rome |first=Barbara |last2=Minnick |first2=Wendell |date=2015-08-17 |title=Chinese Firm Claims To Offer Israeli AESA Radar |url=https://www.defensenews.com/breaking-news/2015/08/17/chinese-firm-claims-to-offer-israeli-aesa-radar/ |access-date=2023-01-10 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref> In the air-to-air mode, the radar enables long-range multi-target detection and enables simultaneous weapon deliveries in combat engagements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iai.co.il/2013/33796-34455-en/ELTA.aspx|title=Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. - Groups Elta Number Products ELM-2052 Systems Airborne Fighters|website=www.iai.co.il}}</ref>

The  [[Synthetic-aperture radar|Synthetic Aperture Radar]] (SAR) capabilities of the radar include high-resolution mapping, [[Moving target indication|ground/surface moving target detection, and tracking]] using Real Beam Mapping (RBM), Doppler Beam Sharpening (DBS), in addition to Air to Ground Ranging (AGR). The radar system also provides long-range target detection and tracking, including target classification capabilities (RS, ISAR).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sibat.mod.gov.il/NR/rdonlyres/565576B5-74D8-48A4-88D1-1119C0E6DE71/0/sod_iai.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2022-03-06 |archive-date=2014-12-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221230312/http://www.sibat.mod.gov.il/NR/rdonlyres/565576B5-74D8-48A4-88D1-1119C0E6DE71/0/sod_iai.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Specifications==
The Elta ELM-2052 is a [[X band]] airborne [[Fire-control radar|fire control radar]]. The radar is based on solid-state active phased array ([[Active electronically scanned array|AESA]])technology. The ELM-2052 is an upgraded version of the [[EL/M-2032|ELM-2032]]. Its antenna can be fitted with either 300 to 1500 active [[Gallium arsenide|Ga-As]] TR-Modules.It has a reported range of more than 200kms in air-to-air mode.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.radartutorial.eu/19.kartei/08.airborne/karte039.en.html|title=ELM-2052|access-date=2025-06-30|website=radartutorial.eu}}</ref>

==Controversy==
A Chinese company based in Beijing called NAV Technologies has marketed a radar similar to the Elta 2052. It is said to have caused an investigation in Washington for a connection between Israel and Beijing, but [[Elta Systems|Elta]] has denied it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/air-space/isr/2015/08/23/chinese-radar-strongly-resembles-israeli-product/32108793/|title=Chinese Radar Strongly Resembles Israeli Product|first=Usman Ansari, Wendell|last=Minnick|date=8 August 2017|publisher=}}</ref>

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