"Guy Alcala" wrote in message
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Any of you F-8 guys have experience with the J's radar? I
have a source which states (and has a photo of what is
stated to be the APQ-124 control head indicating the same)
that the APQ-124 had a Pulse-doppler mode as well as Pulse,
similar to the APG-59 of the F-4J. Was this mode actually
available on the APQ-124 and, if so, how well did it work?
TIA,

Yes. We're workin' with 29 year old memories here, Guy. Last flight in
March 1976.

No, the radar didn't have a PD mode. IIRC, there was a switch position
(non-functional) for PD, indicating that the designers intended to have it.
Given the lack of a radar missile (AIM-9C notwithstanding, never carried it,
never even SAW it), pretty much a moot point.

Not a great radar (albeit better than that installed in the D/H and C/K).
Our intercept doctrine could be described on a business card: "Give us a
Talley Ho!"

R / John