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nradov
7y ago
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Sort of. Some aircraft can detect targeting radar or missile launch thermal signatures to a limited extent from some directions. But it isn't very reliable or precise. Human eyeballs are still more effective in many cases.
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antpls
7y ago
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Genuine question : how does the pilot can see the missile if the missile is chasing the plane or under the plane?
tim333
7y ago
They often don't. Fighters have missile detections systems of various types.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missile_approach_warning_syste...
antpls
7y ago
That proves the direct parent is wrong about human eyeballs being more effective than detection systems.
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