Friday, March 19, 2010

AN/ALQ-135

Also Known As
AN/ALQ-135M

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Northrop Grumman

Applications
F-15A Eagle
F-15C Eagle
F-15D Eagle
F-15E Strike Eagle
F-15K Slam Eagle

Description: The AN/ALQ-135 is an internally mounted radio frequency jammer. It provides self-protection countermeasures against radar-related threats. It is an integral port of the F-15 Tactical Electronic Warfare Suite which also includes ALR-56C warning system and ALE-45 chaff/flare dispenser.

The F-15C Eagle fighter aircraft are equipped with the ALQ-135 Band 3, Band 2 and Band 1. The F-15E Strike Eagle are protected by the ALQ-135 Band 1.5 and 3. The USAF was replacing existing ALQ-135 band 1 and 2 with new Band 1.5 jammers in the early years of the 21st century.

The improved AN/ALQ-135M was developed to protect the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) F-15K aircraft against multiple threats simultaneously. The first five production ALQ-135Ms were delivered to the Boeing Company which will install them into the F-15K aircraft. South Korea ordered a total of 40 systems for its F-15K with final deliveries expected in early 2008.

The internally mounted ALQ-135M prioritizes and neutralizes the most imminent dangers thanks to a new processor that offers increased speed and memory enhancements compared to older ALQ-135 models. Weight was reduced by 63 percent and volume by 71 percent. In addition, sophisticated microwave power module transmitter technology helps reduce weight and boost performance.

News
Republic of Korea Acquires 21 ALQ-135M Electronic Combat Systems for a Further F-15K Aircraft

Operators

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Saudi Arabia

South Korea / 61

United States of America

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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