AN/APY-8
Total Production : 91
The General Atomics AN/APY-8 Lynx is a high-resolution, all-weather, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) radar system. It produces photographic-like radar images with maximum resolution of 4-inch (approx. 10cm) with the SAR spotlight mode, and tracks ground moving targets using the GMTI mode. The Lynx radar system has been integrated into the Predator and I-Gnat UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems and is also suitable for many manned airborne platforms due to its lightweight design.
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| AN/APY-8 | Active | 50 | |
| Lynx II | Active | 2005 | 41 |
AN/APY-8
Group : Mapping Systems
Status : Active
Also Known As : Lynx
Origin : 
United States of America
Contractor : General Atomics
Total Production : 50
The AN/APY-8 Lynx radar system operates in Ku-band an explores ranges of 47nm (87km) at 3m resolution, 29nm (54km) at 30cm resolution in stripmap mode. Using the spotlight mode the Lynx covers 21nm (39km) at 10cm resolution. These figures depend strongly on weather conditions.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Iraq | Active | ? | Equipment installed on Iraqi Air Force Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft |
 Italy | Active | ? | |
 Spain | Active | ? | |
| United States of America | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mass | ||
| Weight | 52 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Max Detection Range | 87,000 meter | |
Lynx II
Group : Mapping Systems
Status : Active
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : General Atomics
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2005
Total Production : 41
In December 2003 the US Army awarded General Atomics a 24-month contract for system development and demonstration (SDD) of a variant of the Lynx radar system, dubbed the Lynx II. The new Lynx variant will feature lighter weight and improved reliability, maintainability, and diagnostics. In late 2005, the US Army will take delivery of 6 Lynx II radar systems.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | Active | ? | |
| United States of America | Active | 41 | Lynx II radars support the US Army's ERMP Sky Warrior UAV System |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max Detection Range | 87,000 meter | |
News
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar of the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted
WASHINGTON, August 15, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of MQ-9 Block 5 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, September 15, 2023 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of munitions and other
SAN DIEGO – 27 May 2021 – The Italian Air Force has partnered with the U.S. Government and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2021 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted
WASHINGTON, November 10, 2020 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2019 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Belgium of MQ-9B SkvGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft
General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $22,907,561 firm-fixed-price modification (000105) to a previously awarded contract (FA8620-15-G-4040)
SAN DIEGO – 05 April 2018 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has set a new endurance record with its Avenger® Extended Range (ER) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2016 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom for Certifiable Predator B Remotely
SAN DIEGO – 10 November 2016 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic
SAN DIEGO – 17 February 2016 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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