AN/ALQ-131(V) ECM Pod

ALQ-131

The ALQ-131(V) handles known, emerging and future terminal threats in a variety of complex, dense threat environments.

Designed to easily add new capabilities, the ALQ-131(V) is currently undergoing a Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) to provide the next-generation capabilities and performance. MLU improvements include a transmitter upgrade, advanced technique upgrade and improved sustainment and availability.

Currently operational on A-10, F/RF-4, F-16 and C-130 aircraft in the United States and 11 other countries, the AN/ALQ-131(V) electronic countermeasures (ECM) pod is one of the most successful ECM systems ever built.

AN/ALQ-131 ECM Pod features

  • Full three band, overlapping coverage
  • Capable of producing simultaneous jamming techniques to counter multiple, simultaneous threats on a pulse-by-pulse basis
  • Integrated broadband receiver
  • Modular hardware and software with true open system architecture Extensive on-aircraft built-in test (BIT)

 
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