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EF-111A Raven (Desert Storm)

Grumman · USA

During the 1991 Gulf War, the EF-111A was essential. Its ALQ-99 jamming system created "electronic corridors" that allowed non-stealthy aircraft to fly into Iraqi airspace without being seen by radar. It famously scored an "unarmed kill" when an Iraqi Mirage crashed while trying to maneuver behind it.

Technical Specifications
First Flight 1991
Max Speed 2,350 km/h
Range 3,220 km
Ceiling 13,715 m
Engines 2x Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-103 afterburning turbofans
Armament & Payload

None (Electronic Jamming only).