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![MtarfaL Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1228702201750736897.png) MtarfaLee [@MtarfaL](/creator/twitter/MtarfaL) on x 3368 followers
Created: 2025-07-19 14:59:24 UTC

Introduction to the AI.24 Foxhunter Radar

1/25 The AI.24 Foxhunter radar, designed for the RAF’s Tornado F3, was a cornerstone of Britain’s Cold War air defence. Built for long-range interception of Soviet bombers, it faced a rocky development but grew into a capable system. This thread traces its lifecycle, from requirements to retirement, comparing it to peers and assessing its 
impact. 

Views my own, this is thread forms part of a three thread series (Blue Fox/Vixen, Foxhunter and Captor). Corrections welcome.

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XXXXXX engagements

![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/p:tweet::1946585671457509628/c:line.svg)

**Related Topics**
[retirement](/topic/retirement)
[defence](/topic/defence)
[radar](/topic/radar)

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