General Dynamics–Grumman EF-111A Raven
The General Dynamics / Grumman EF-111 Raven is a twin-turbojets military aircraft. Its main mission was jamming enemy radar, including those of the anti-aircraft defense. It was designed and built in the United States, and flown only for the U.S. Air Force. It was used in the last years of Cold War and for the Yugoslavia's war NATO operation in 1995. It stopped being made in 1998.
| General Dynamics / Grumman EF-111 Raven | |
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| General Dynamics / Grumman EF-111A Raven in flight. | |
| Role | Electronic warfare aircraft |
| National origin | USA |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics & Grumman. |
| First flight | 1977 |
| Introduction | 1981 |
| Status | Out of service. |
| Primary user | US Air Force. |
| Number built | 42 |
General Dynamics–Grumman EF-111A Raven Media
An EF-111A Raven in the foreground with a tail-mounted receiving pod and an underside-mounted transmitting pod, accompanied by an F-111F
An EF-111 flies over the Alps during Operation Deny Flight
No Coalition aircraft were lost to a radar-guided missile during Desert Storm while an EF-111 Raven was on station.
EF-111, s/n 66–0057, on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio
EF-111 s/n 66-0049, on display at Mountain Home AFB, ID
General Dynamics EF-111A Raven 3-view line drawing
