Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)

The RWR (Radar Warning Receiver) displays and identifies sources of radar emissions. Initialisms identify the radar platform, while symbols help the user prioritize and respond to threats. The display updates a source every time a radar ping hits the aircraft.

NOTE: No Allied radar sources are displayed on the RWR in singleplayer, except for that of the E-4 Overlord.

Example Scenario (Surface to Air Threat)

This is a brief example of what the RWR panel of a defending aircraft shows when a hostile SAM S/A Radar (DS) is detected, locks on and fires/guides a semi-active BSM-66 to its target.

Symbology

Symbol	Definition
	The threat that the RWR has identified as the primary threat. This is dependent on several factors and may not always be your current top priority; generally, airborne and long-range radars that are close to you are considered more dangerous.
	The marking for the most recently detected radar threat. This may also help with target prioritization.
	The radar threat is airborne.
	The radar threat is locked on and tracking you. Listen for a radar spike (lock-on) warning tone. A lock-on by itself does not instantly indicate a missile launch, but rather that one may be imminent.
	The SARH Guidance Indicator. Indicates that a Semi-Active Radar Homing missile such as an AIM-7 has been fired and is guiding towards you.^[1]
	The ARH Guidance Indicator. Indicates that an Active Radar Homing missile such as an AIM-120C has aquired you with its own radar seeker and is guiding towards you.^[2]

Acronyms

The RWR can also identify a radar source and display an abbreviation denoting the type of unit whose radar is detected. The known abbreviations are as follows:

Unit Type or Description	Threat Level / Range	Air / Ground / Naval
Any active radar-guided missile.	(1) Very high, imminent threat	Airborne
The radar seeker of an air launched Anti-Ship Missile.	(1) Very high, imminent threat	Airborne
The MAD-4 Radar.	(1) Very high, long-range	Ground
The forward radar on the NMSS Cruiser, coordinating both its long-range forward missile launchers and vertical launch SAMs.	(1) Very high, long-range	Naval
The ASF-58.	(1) Very High, long-range	Airborne
The ASF-30 or ASF-33.	(2) High, long-range	Airborne
The SAM S/A Radar (Enemy).	(2) High, long-range	Ground
The Fire Control Radar.	(2) High, long-range	Ground
The SL-MRM Radar.	(2) High, medium	Ground
The NMSS Cruiser's top radar, coordinating its Vertical Launch System.	(3) Medium, medium	Naval
The SAAW.	(3) Medium, 8km	Ground
The Drone Carrier or DMS Cruiser.	(3) Medium (LVS), medium	Naval
The Manta UCAV.	(4) Low, short-range (gun)	Airborne
The NFP Carrier.	(4) Low (CIWS turret), low	Naval
Short-range Anti-Air Artillery targeting radars. Used by Z20x2 AAA, CIWS Turret and C-RAM Truck	(4) Low, 3.2km	Ground
The Missile Warning Radar. A purely defensive emplacement that will target incoming missiles.	n/a, Short - medium	Ground
The BLUFOR E-4 Overlord AWACS.	n/a, long-range	Airborne
The REDFOR AEW-50 Bulwark AWACS.	n/a, long-range	Airborne
The REDFOR Early Warning Radar.	n/a, long-range	Ground

The following RWR acronyms are only seen in Multiplayer:

Multiplayer RWR Symbols
BLUFOR (Team A)	REDFOR (Team B)	Radar Source
		F/A-26B
		F-45A
		AH-94
		T-55
		EF-24G
		BLUFOR Aircraft Carrier BLUFOR Assault Carrier
		BLUFOR Cruiser
		BLUFOR FCR Radar
		BLUFOR S/A Radar
		Watchman Truck
		Backstop Radar
		Early Warning Radar

Missile Warning System

This is an example of the Missile Warning System in action, detecting a missile launch at the 7 o'clock and tracking an IR homing missile on approach.

The Missile Warning System (MWS) shares the same interface as the RWR. It uses infrared sensors to detect missile launches or incoming missile threats, and provides a direction toward those threats. Most missile launches are detectable from up to 10 miles.

Audio cues from the MWS should be treated as a high priority and be met with immediate evasive action. Weapon Callouts should be communicated by teammates to help reduce confusion, as their weapon launches are also registered by the MWS.