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 20,840 lbf
Weapons:
* AN/ALQ-99E jamming subsystem
Dimensions:
| Length: | 76 ft. |
| Wing Span: | 63 ft. / 32 ft. |
| Wing Area: | 657.4 / 525.0 sq.ft |
| Height: | 20 ft. |
| Empty Weight: | 55,275 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 87,478 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 1,650 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 509 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 55,400 ft. |
| Normal Range: | 1,740 nm |
Operators:
US Air Force27th FW, USAF (Tailcode "CC")
366th TFW, USAF (Tailcode "MO")
20th FW, USAFE (Tailcode "UH")
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