AN/ALQ-218

The AN/ALQ-218 is an airborne electronic warfare system, found on Grumman EA-6B Prowler, Boeing EA-18G Growler and Boeing P-8A Poseidon military aircraft.

System Description

The ALQ-218 is an airborne integrated jamming system designed and manufactured by Northrop Grumman.[1] Proven "look through" software allows threat surveillance even during high power on board jamming operation.[2]

Platforms

The ALQ-218 is the featured system aboard the U.S. Navy's EA-18 Growler aircraft,[3] which was slated to replace the EA-6B Prowler in the U.S. Navy.[4][5] Electronics from the EA-6B were modified to fit into the gun bay and wing tip pods of the Growler. The EA-18G may carry an additional five jamming pods on under wing pylons.[6] The system is being considered for modification to serve on unmanned aerial vehicles. In order to accommodate necessary electronics, the Growler is four feet wider and two feet longer than the base F/A-18 Super Hornet from which it is derived.

References

  1. ↑ "AN/ALQ-218 RWR/ESM/ELINT Sensor System". Northropgrumman.com. Retrieved 2016-06-05.
  2. ↑ http://www.northropgrumman.com/Capabilities/ANALQ218EWReceiverSuite/Documents/alq218.pdf
  3. ↑ "EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack Aircraft". Naval Technology. 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2016-06-05.
  4. ↑ "Boeing EA–18G Growler | Info, AN/ALQ-99, NGJ, Budget/Costs, Specs". Bga-aeroweb.com. Retrieved 2016-06-05.
  5. ↑ Frank Colucci (2008-03-01). "Avionics Magazine :: Teeth of the Growler". Aviationtoday.com. Retrieved 2016-06-05.
  6. ↑ "ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System | NAVAIR - U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command - Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Research, Development, Acquisition, Test and Evaluation". Navair.navy.mil. Archived from the original on 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2016-06-05.
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