SECONDARY RADAR Flashcards
What does IFF stand for?
IDENTIFICATION FRIEND OR FOE
What principle does IFF work on?
Challenge and Reply
What is the coverage of IFF ship to ship?
20-30 Nautical Miles
Which IFF mode provides height information of friendly and civil aircraft?
Mode Charlie
Which mode provides POSITIVE friendly identification?
Mode 4
List 4 uses of IFF
✅POSSIBLE ANSWERS✅
- RAPID IDENTIFICATION OF FRIENDLY FORCES
- TRACKING UNITS BEYOND NORMAL RADAR COVERAGE
- TRACKING FRIENDLY AIRCRAFT OVERLAND THROUGH CLUTTER CLOUD AND JAMMING
- INDEPENDENT IFF
- INDICATE AN EMERGENCY
What information is IFF Mode 1?
Mission or task mode
“What are you doing?”
What information is IFF Mode 2?
Personal Identity mode
“Who are you?”
What information is IFF Mode 3?
Command authority or regional function
“Who do you work for?”
What is the purpose of RRB?
Enables transponder-fitted aircraft to be identified at low altitude in sea-clutter conditions
What is IFF code 7500?
Hi-Jack
What is IFF code 7600?
Radio failure
What is IFF code 7700?
Other emergency
What is IFF code 7000?
Conspicuity Code
What is IFF code 0023?
Search and Rescue