General Dynamics EF-111A Raven Aircraft Data
The General Dynamics (Grumman to convert F-111A)EF-111A Raven was an electronic warfare aircraft.The EF-111A is a modified F-111A. The F-111A was well-suited for modification to the role of an airborne electronic warfare platform because of its structural strength, maneuverability and performance -- including the ability to penetrate enemy airspace and escape at supersonic speed.Exterior modifications include a narrow canoe-shaped radome mounted under the fuselage,a fin-tip pod is mounted on the reinforced vertical stabilizer to house receiving antennas and ancillary equipment.
The aircraft were updated with modern digital navigation and flight-control systems, which equip the airplane with ring-laser gyro and global-positioning navigation systems, as well as improved controls and displays.
In May 1998, the USAF withdrew the final EF-111As from service.
The aircraft were updated with modern digital navigation and flight-control systems, which equip the airplane with ring-laser gyro and global-positioning navigation systems, as well as improved controls and displays.
In May 1998, the USAF withdrew the final EF-111As from service.
- Country of Origin: United States
- First Flight: 1977
- Initial Service Date: 1981
- No. Built: 42
- No. In Service: 0
- No. of Hardpoints: 4
- Crew: 2
Power:
2 x Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-109 turbofans at 92.7 kN
Weapons:
* AN/ALQ-99E jamming subsystem
Dimensions:
| Length: | 23.17 m. |
| Wing Span: | 19.2 / 9.74 m. |
| Wing Area: | 61.07 / 48.77 m² |
| Height: | 6.1 m. |
| Empty Weight: | 25.072 kg. |
| Max. Weight: | 39.463 kg. |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 2,985 kph |
| Cruise Speed: | 818.65 kph |
| Service Ceiling: | 13.715 m. |
| Normal Range: | 3.220 km |
Operators:
US Air Force27th FW, USAF (Tailcode "CC")
366th TFW, USAF (Tailcode "MO")
20th FW, USAFE (Tailcode "UH")
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