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Old 02-27-07, 06:54 PM   #10
PeriscopeDepth
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Originally Posted by Dr.Sid
I understand .. but why do I need the return where there is the radio playing ? It must be even easier for missiles to home on strong 'jammer' instead of radar returns.
This is true in some cases, particularly with modern AAMs. In these cases jammers are useful in denying a good enough firing solution (lack of range information). Once burn through occurs though, you are simply amplifying your location even further.

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