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(Kevin Brooks) wrote:

I've worked on lots of military aircraft, but only one had a req't for
hardened electronics. Several others were nuc capable, too.


Surely that massive wooden structure at Kirtland was not built to test
a single aircraft design?

I would imagine that at least all of the command related aircraft have
some EMP hardeining measures included in their design, as would most
combat aircraft, especially those with a nuclear delivery mission.
Heck, hardeing to some degree is required just to protect from
lightning strike effects.

[Regarding the VH-60 version of the Blackhawk] "...The VIP transport
is designed with maximum survivability, range, and communications
capabilities while providing professional and comfortable
accommodation. Systems include; executive interior with sound
dampening and an improved environmental control system, additional
armor and EMP hardening..."

Suit yourself. I design electronics systems for military aircraft for a
living, including radar, EO, EW, and recently, GPS.
Out of 17 different systems I have worked on, and probably another
20 proposals, only 1 aircraft had a requirement for "nuclear
hardening", which is different from EMP, by the way.

I hate those "show me your qualifications" emails, but I wonder
if you've done similar work?

--
Harry Andreas
Engineering raconteur