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  3. YAL-1A Airborne Laser [Boeing 747-400F]

Basic Information

Category Fixed Wing Type Airborne Laser Platform
Year Commissioned 2002 Year Decommissioned 2014
Agility 2 Damage Points (DP) 20
Empty Weight 178755 kg Max Weight 396890 kg
Runway Information 2601-3200m TOD/LAD Physical Size Very Large Aircraft (26.1-75m)
Cost 0 Hypothetical Yes
Payload Weight 0 kg Crew 3 people

Aircraft Capabilities

Night Navigation (Ferry, Air-to-Air, Air-to-Surface Missiles)

Sensor Parameters

Model Purpose Range Scan Interval Generation
ABL IR Detector System Infrared, Ballistic Missile Launch Detection 0.00 - 2000.00 nm 10 sec Infrared, 3rd Generation Imaging (2000s/2010s, Impr LANTIRN, Litening II/III, ATFLIR)

Sensor Coverage Diagram
Model Detection Angle Omnidirectional
ABL IR Detector System SB1, SB2, SMF1, SMF2, SMA1, SMA2, PB1, PB2, PMF1, PMF2, PMA1, PMA2 否

Weapon Loadouts Click to Expand Beta

Loadout Type Role Ready Time Combat Radius
No Data
No Data
No Data
No Data

Signatures

Type Front Side Rear
Visual Detection Range 17.46 nm 33.11 nm 17.46 nm
Visual Classification Range 6.13 nm 12.09 nm 12.8 nm
Infrared Detection Range 11.64 nm 18.6 nm 22.27 nm
Infrared Classification Range 5.11 nm 10.08 nm 5.11 nm
Radar, A-D Band (30-2000 MHz) 23.1 dBsm (204.17 m²) 24.7 dBsm (295.12 m²) 23.1 dBsm (204.17 m²)
Radar, E-M Band (2-100 GHz) 23.1 dBsm (204.17 m²) 24.7 dBsm (295.12 m²) 23.1 dBsm (204.17 m²)

Default Configuration

Model Comments
COIL Laser -

Datalink

Type Model Range Channels
Radio UHF/VHF Radio [Unsecure] 100 nm 0
Radio HF Radio [Unsecure] 300 nm 10

Engines

Model Type Engine Count Military Thrust Afterburner Thrust Military Fuel Rate (SFC) Afterburner Fuel Rate (SFC) Hypothetical Comments
4x CF6-80C2 Turbojet 4 23835 - 0.576 - No -

Fuel

Fuel Type Fuel Capacity
Aviation Fuel 173470