"Ed Rasimus" wrote in message
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On Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:11:24 GMT, "Praetorian"
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"David Moss" wrote in message
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You don't send strikers in on their own. That's what EW is for. Did you
know that there is a Wild Weasel version of the Super Hornet going into
production. (The EA18G "Growler") that will replace the EA6 Prowler and
the (now retired) EF111 Raven.
Growler, Prowler and Raven are NOT Wild Weasels. Weasels are NOT
jammers. Weasels are hunter/killers.
True enough. I'm being a bit loose with the terminologies for the benefit of
the lowest common denominators.
Just imagine, a EW platform with 100% in common with the rest of the
strike package.
Why?
Because small Air Force's can't afford multiple airframe types.
No real benefit. Different mission, different weapons, different
supply chain, different training, different profile, different
tactics. All you really need is airfield and tanker compatibility.
Electronic Warfare packs emit radio signals designed to jam or confuse
enemy radar. Notice the word "emit". Anything that emits RF can be
triangulated using very basic equipment.
That's why you separate your Weasels from your strikers.
That's why EW aircraft aren't Weasels.
Thats the downside of using EW: you let people know precisely where you
are. Generally people leave EW
packs
Hmmm, yeah, on-board EW kits, yes. I was talking about dedicated EW
aircraft. The ones with the really good EW voodoo.
Why do you need high-power broadband blasting when you can be stealthy
and only need to confuse the defense when it's in end-game? Big
dedicated EW blasters are SOOOO yesterday.
The SU34, which is not currently an option for anyone but Russia, is a
true F111 replacement. It is a long range fighter bomber that allegedly
has a semi stealthy shape
Doubtful. It doesn't exhibit much of the faceting you normally see on a
low
RCS airframe.
Not much faceting on B-2
Seen the intakes and bomb bay doors?
....or F-22.
See above.
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