This thread is for modern, purpose built (not simply conversions of existing aircraft) EW strike aircraft. The new build Tornado ECR aircraft for Germany or an example. The USAF EF-111A Rave is an example, as are the EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler.
Please discuss the current and future news of these (and other) aircraft here.
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I don't really see, btw, and actually have always wondered, why the F-15E never became a true SEAD / EW aircraft. The somewhat smaller Super Hornet, in the form of the F/A-18G, seems to be able to fill that role quiet nicely. While F-16s in the block 50/52 config have taken up the SEAD role, I always thought the Strike Eagle would be better suited. There is more space in the airframe to integrate antennae (is that the proper plural in english)? and there should be enough space on it to hold those 3 jamming pods + plus tanks + HARMs + self protection Sidewinder / AMRAAMs. There should also be enough power generation capability. And it has a WSO.
These would then be well suited to provide the SEAD / EW cover, while F-22s / F-35s "do the DEAD" or strike what ever else is of interest.
I think several years back, the USAF thought about making the B-52s stand off jammers. Perhaps LRS-B is an option for that role.
Please discuss the current and future news of these (and other) aircraft here.
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I don't really see, btw, and actually have always wondered, why the F-15E never became a true SEAD / EW aircraft. The somewhat smaller Super Hornet, in the form of the F/A-18G, seems to be able to fill that role quiet nicely. While F-16s in the block 50/52 config have taken up the SEAD role, I always thought the Strike Eagle would be better suited. There is more space in the airframe to integrate antennae (is that the proper plural in english)? and there should be enough space on it to hold those 3 jamming pods + plus tanks + HARMs + self protection Sidewinder / AMRAAMs. There should also be enough power generation capability. And it has a WSO.
These would then be well suited to provide the SEAD / EW cover, while F-22s / F-35s "do the DEAD" or strike what ever else is of interest.
I think several years back, the USAF thought about making the B-52s stand off jammers. Perhaps LRS-B is an option for that role.
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