"Henry J Cobb" wrote in message
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Mike wrote:
CRS VIEWS THE JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30563.pdf

"In response to the Department of the Navy’s need to replace its aging
EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft, Lockheed Martin has proposed
the development of a two-seat electronic attack variant of the JSF.
Dubbed the EA-35B, the aircraft could potentially be available by 2015,
according to industry representatives"

Wouldn't the F-22 be a much better platform for this with more power,
speed and stealth?


I thought that Boeing was already under contract to develop the F/A-18G as a
replacement for the EA-6B.

With regards to your comment about speed and stealth - I think speed is
important because it necessary for the aircraft to keep up with other
aircraft while they are inbound or outbound from a strike. The stealth
aspect is not that important for an EW platform. With all of the electrons
that it radiates, attempting to disguise or hide it would probably cost more
money than it is worth.

JD