Secret Documents #188: F-15E Guide - Defensive Systems
Added 2024-06-13 11:00:10 +0000 UTCHi folks!
We have talked about weapons for so long... sometimes one could almost forget that the Strike Eagle can actually defend itself! In this draft, we'll explain the TEWS (Tactical Electronic Warning System), which comprises countermeasures, radar warning receiver and electronic warfare equipment. Four systems form the core of TEWS:
AN/ALR-56C Radar Warning Receiver (RWR): displays threat identification and location information to the aircrew on any selected MPD or MPCD.
AN/ALE-45 Countermeasures Dispenser Set (CMD): computer-driven, internally mounted chaff and flare dispenser.
AN/ALQ-135 Internal Countermeasures Set (ICS): software controlled self-protection jammer.
AN/ALQ-128 Electronic Warfare Warning Set (EWWS): array of antennas to detect and display various threats and other information.
We will mainly elaborate on the RWR and CMD since both the ICS and EWWS systems are unlikely to be fleshed out further down the line.
Feel free to consult the attached pdf to see the draft.
