Complex sentence: This gave the enemy pilot the least possible warning that his aircraft was being illuminated by missile guidance radar, as opposed to search, radar-an important distinction, as the nature of the signal differs, and is used as a cue for evasive action.
Split into simpler sentences: This gave the enemy pilot the least possible warning that his aircraft was being illuminated by missile guidance radar, as opposed to search radar. This is an important distinction, as the nature of the signal differs, and is used as a cue for evasive action.