Exclusive: Electronic Warfare
LI Daxi, CHEN Shitao, ZHANG Hang, LI Xiaoxi, LI Yanlei, CAO Zeyang
The EA-18G Growler has a powerful capability of full spectrum electronic attack and SEAD. Especially, the EA-18G is known for shooting down the F-22 Raptor during the maneuver in 2009, and creating a new airborne combat model of'Firepower + Electronic Attack'. Firstly, this paper analyzes the electronic warfare mission system of the EA-18G, and the operational capability of the EA-18G in detail. Secondly, the operational use mode of the EA-18G is analyzed from the viewpoint of the operational missions and ways. Finally, the strategy suggestion of the Air Defense system in coping with the EA-18G is made.