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{{Notice|This article is about the special weapon. For general uses of radar jamming, see [[electronic warfare]].}}
{{Aircraft Weapon
 
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[[File:EA-18G Growler ECMP.jpg|thumb|300px|An EA-18G using ECM pods to neutralize enemy missiles in ''Ace Combat Zero'']]
| name = Electromagnetic Countermeasure Pod
 
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An '''Electronic Countermeasure''' ('''ECM''') is a device that prevents enemy units from being able to lock on to a target. ECMs are widely used in the ''[[Ace Combat]]'' franchise by both enemies and allies. The player can even use ECMs by equipping a special pod to their aircraft in lieu of a special weapon. In the older games, this pod was referred to as a '''Electronic Counter Measure Pod''' (ECMP).
| icon =
 
| games = [[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]<br>[[Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War]]<br>[[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation]]<br>[[Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception]]<br>[[Ace Combat: Joint Assault]]<br>[[Ace Combat: Assault Horizon]]
 
| type = Electromagnetic
 
| aircraft = [[EA-6B Prowler]]<br/>[[EA-18G Growler]]<br/>[[Tornado GR.4]]<br/>[[Tornado ECR]]<br/>[[CFA-44 Nosferatu]]<br/>[[ADFX-01/02 Morgan]]
 
| range_est= 1-500ft behind the players aircraft
 
| reload_sp= Around 10-20 seconds
 
| capacity = Around 5-12 Charges}}
 
[[File:Aces_CFA-44.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[CFA-44 Nosferatu]] can equip an ECMP]]
 
An ECMP (Electromagnetic Countermeasure Pod) is a device used to 'jam' radar and prevent it from locking onto targets. Aircraft such as the [[EA-6B Prowler]] are used for this role. However, fictional Ace Combat aircraft such as the [[ADFX-01/02 Morgan]] and the [[CFA-44 Nosferatu]] are able to carry this device internally. The jammer emits electromagnetic pulses that can scramble radar. Most usually jammer aircraft are highly specialized, like [[EA-6B Prowler]], [[EA-18G Growler]], [[EA-200]] and the [[E-767 AWACS]] planes in the AC series, or the [[Tornado GR.4]] in [[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation|''Ace Combat 6'']]. The CFA-44 and ADFX-01 are single-seat aircraft and seem to have greatly reduced the difficulty of operating a jammer.
 
   
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When the player engages ECM, all enemy missiles that were tracking the player will abruptly lose their lock, causing the missiles to fly straight at the last-locked vector. While the player is immune to enemy radar lock, enemy missiles can still cause damage; for example, if the player and an enemy missile are both at level flight, the missile can still hit and damage the player's aircraft. The ECM effect only lasts a few seconds, after which the player must re-engage it after the battery fully recharges.
In-game in [[Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies|''Ace Combat 04:Shattered Skies'']] the aerial transport attack mission (against three [[C-17A Globemaster III]]s) is complicated by a pair of E-767 jammer aircraft that produce a solid green circle overlapping all planes underneath their radar cover, but do not impede "naked eye" viewing or missile targeting. In ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]],'' a similar mission has the 3 [[E-767 AWACS]] jammers create visual "fakes" with intent to cause missiles to be wasted against them. In [[Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation|''Ace Combat 6: Fires Of Liberation '']], enemy ESM-generating (and thus missile accuracy-degrading) objects presumably have some form of ECMP installed, and there is at least one mission where enemy [[Tornado GR.4]] planes are acting as mobile jammers by continuously using ECMPs.
 
   
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==Gameplay==
==List of aircrafts capable of equipping ECMP==
 
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<tabber>
*[[EA-6B Prowler]] (AC5/ACZ)
 
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|-|Ace Combat Infinity====Ace Combat Infinity===
*[[EA-18G Growler]] (AC5/ACZ)
 
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[[File:ECM Infinity Icon.gif|right]]
*[[Tornado ECR]] (AC5)
 
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{{Quote|A special weapon that causes electronic jamming across a certain region. Emits jamming waves for a brief period of time, jamming enemy lock on capabilities and missile homing within the range of the effect.|[[Hangar]]}}
*[[Tornado IDS]] (ACJA)
 
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*[[Tornado F3]] (ACX)
 
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'''Aircraft'''
*[[Tornado GR.4]] (ACZ/AC6)
 
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*[[Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe]]
*[[ADFX-01 Morgan]] (ACZ)
 
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*[[Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe -Flying Aces-]] {{InfinityStars|4}}
*[[MiG-21-93 Fishbed]] (ACX/ACJA)
 
*[[XFA-27]] (ACX/ACJA)
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*[[Bf 109 G-10]]
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*[[Bf 109 G-10 -Flying Aces-]] {{InfinityStars|4}}
*[[JAS-39C Gripen]] (ACX/ACJA)
 
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*[[A6M5 ZERO]]
*[[S-32]] (ACX/ACJA)
 
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*[[A6M5 -Flying Aces-]] {{InfinityStars|4}}
*[[CFA-44 Nosferatu]] (AC6/ACAH)
 
*[[F-4E Phantom II]] (ACAH)
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*[[P-38L Lightning]]
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*[[P-38L -Flying Aces-]] {{InfinityStars|4}}
*[[Su-24MP Fencer]] (ACAH)
 
*[[F/A-18F Super Hornet]] (AC6/ACAH)
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*[[Su-24MP Fencer]]
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*[[Su-24MP -Capricorn-]] {{InfinityStars|4}}
*[[F-16F Fighting Falcon]] (ACAH)
 
 
*[[EA-6B Prowler]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
 
 
*[[EA-18G Growler]] (lv.7)
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*[[EA-18G -Beast-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (lv.7)
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*[[ASF-X -Experimental-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (lv.7)
 
*[[ADFX-01 Morgan]] (lv.7)
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*[[ADFX-01 -Block1-]] {{InfinityStars|1}} (lv.7)
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*[[ADFX-01 -Pixy-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (lv.7)
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*[[ADF-01 -Z.O.E.-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (lv.7)
 
*[[XFA-27]] (lv.7)
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*[[XFA-27 -Happy Holidays-]] {{InfinityStars|1}} (lv.7)
 
*[[CFA-44 Nosferatu]] (lv.7)
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*[[CFA-44 -Strigon Leader-]] {{InfinityStars|4}} (lv.7)
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{{InfinityStatsWeapon
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|cst1=2|ata1=F|atg1=F|hom1=F|dis1=F|dmg1=F|rel1=D
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|cst2=12|ata2=F|atg2=F|hom2=F|dis2=F|dmg2=F|rel2=D+|cost2=16,280
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|cst3=18|ata3=F|atg3=F|hom3=F|dis3=F|dmg3=F|rel3=D+|cost3=63,360
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|cst4=38|ata4=F|atg4=F|hom4=F|dis4=F|dmg4=F|rel4=D+|cost4=248,600
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|cst5=56|ata5=F|atg5=F|hom5=F|dis5=F|dmg5=F|rel5=C|cost5=542,300
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}}
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|-|Ace Combat: Assault Horizon====Ace Combat: Assault Horizon===
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'''Aircraft'''
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*[[F-4E Phantom II]]
 
*[[F-16F Fighting Falcon]]
 
*[[Su-24MP Fencer]]
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*[[F/A-18F Super Hornet]]
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*[[CFA-44 Nosferatu]]
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
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ECM - EAF.jpg|ECMP for CFA-44
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ECMP - RUS.jpg|Russian ECMP
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ECMP - US1.jpg|AN/ALQ-99 ECMP for F/A-18F
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ECMP - US2.jpg|AN/ALQ-184 ECMP used on the F-16F
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ECMP F-4E Phantom II (ACAH).jpg|AN/ALQ-184 ECMP for F-4E Phantom II
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</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat: Joint Assault====Ace Combat: Joint Assault===
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[[File:ACX2 Icon ECMP.jpg|thumb|200px]]
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{{Quote|This defensive weapon uses radar jamming to temporarily lower the targeting capabilities of enemies within the effective range.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
 
! Aircraft
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| [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[F/A-18E Super Hornet]]
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| 9,000
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| 10
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|-
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| [[A-6E Intruder]]
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| 16,800
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| 13
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|-
 
| [[MiG-21-93 Fishbed]]
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| 5,800
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| 7
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|-
 
| [[JAS-39C Gripen]]
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| 15,300
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| 12
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|-
 
| [[Tornado IDS]]
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| 11,900
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| 12
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|-
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| [[XFA-27]]
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| 24,200
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| 16
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|}
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|-|Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation====Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation===
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{{Quote|Once released, the ECMP uses powerful jamming to disrupt the targeting capabilities of enemy missiles within its effective range. It is especially effective in confrontations involving multiple aircraft and anti-air defence systems. Advancements in missile technology have all but cemented its necessity in modern aircraft warfare.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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| [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[F/A-18F Super Hornet]]
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|
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| 20
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|-
 
| [[Tornado GR.4]]
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|
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| 20
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|-
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| [[CFA-44 Nosferatu]]
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|
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| 36
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|}
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
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ECMP 1 AC6.png
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ECMP 2 AC6.png
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ECMP 3 AC6.png
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</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception====Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception===
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[[File:ACEX Icon ECMP.jpg|thumb|200px]]
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{{Quote|This defensive weapon uses radar jamming to temporarily lower the targeting capabilities of enemies within the effective range.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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| [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[F/A-18E Super Hornet]]
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| 13,600
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| 4
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|-
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| [[MiG-21-93 Fishbed]]
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| 6,800
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| 5
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|-
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| [[JAS-39C Gripen]]
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| 17,100
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| 6
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|-
 
| [[Tornado F3]]
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| 10,300
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| 5
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|-
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| [[S-32]]
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| 32,500
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| 8
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|-
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| [[XFA-27]]
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| 12,100
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| 6
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|}
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|-|Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War====Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War===
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[[File:ECMP icon (ACZ).jpg|thumb]]
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{{Quote|This defensive weapon uses radar jamming to temporarily lower the targeting capabilities of enemies within the effective range.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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| [[Credits|Price]]
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[EA-6B Prowler]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 5
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|-
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| [[EA-18G Growler]]
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| Starting weapon
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| 6
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|-
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| [[Tornado GR.4]]
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| 35,600
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| 4
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|-
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| [[ADFX-01 Morgan]]
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| 116,100
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| 8
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|}
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'''Gallery'''
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<gallery bordersize="none" hideaddbutton="true">
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ECMP ALQ-9.jpg|ECMP ALQ-99, used for the EA-6B and EA-18G
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ACZ ECMP.jpg
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Morgan ecmp.jpg|ECMP for the ADFX-01 Morgan
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ECMP Tornado.jpg|Chaff-/Flare-Dispenser BOZ-100 and Sky Shadow ECM pod for Tornado GR.4
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</gallery>
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|-|Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War====Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War===
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[[File:ac5 ecmp icon.png|thumb|200px]]
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{{Quote|This defensive weapon uses radar jamming to temporarily lower the targeting capabilities of enemies within the effective range.|[[Hangar]]}}
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'''Aircraft'''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
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! Aircraft
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! Ammo
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|-
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| [[EA-6B Prowler]]
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| 5
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|-
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| [[EA-18G Growler]]
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| 6
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|-
 
| [[Tornado ECR]]
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| 8
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|}
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</tabber>
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==Trivia==
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*The [[Su-37 Terminator]] is typically depicted with ECM pods on its wingtips, but the player has never been able to use ECM on the Su-37.
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{{Reflist}}
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[[ru:Системы радиоэлектронного подавления]]
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[[Category:Gameplay]]
 
[[Category:Hardware & Technology]]
 
[[Category:Hardware & Technology]]
 
[[Category:Weapons]]

Latest revision as of 01:57, 31 March 2020

This article is about the special weapon. For general uses of radar jamming, see electronic warfare.
EA-18G Growler ECMP

An EA-18G using ECM pods to neutralize enemy missiles in Ace Combat Zero

An Electronic Countermeasure (ECM) is a device that prevents enemy units from being able to lock on to a target. ECMs are widely used in the Ace Combat franchise by both enemies and allies. The player can even use ECMs by equipping a special pod to their aircraft in lieu of a special weapon. In the older games, this pod was referred to as a Electronic Counter Measure Pod (ECMP).

When the player engages ECM, all enemy missiles that were tracking the player will abruptly lose their lock, causing the missiles to fly straight at the last-locked vector. While the player is immune to enemy radar lock, enemy missiles can still cause damage; for example, if the player and an enemy missile are both at level flight, the missile can still hit and damage the player's aircraft. The ECM effect only lasts a few seconds, after which the player must re-engage it after the battery fully recharges.

Gameplay

Ace Combat Infinity

ECM Infinity Icon
"A special weapon that causes electronic jamming across a certain region. Emits jamming waves for a brief period of time, jamming enemy lock on capabilities and missile homing within the range of the effect."
Hangar

Aircraft

Cst A2A A2G HOM DIS DMG REL Price
Lv.1 2 F F F F F D 0
Lv.2 12 F F F F F D+ 16,280
Lv.3 18 F F F F F D+ 63,360
Lv.4 38 F F F F F D+ 248,600
Lv.5 56 F F F F F C 542,300
Total Credit Price from Lv.0 to Lv.5 870,540

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

Aircraft

Gallery

Ace Combat: Joint Assault

ACX2 Icon ECMP
"This defensive weapon uses radar jamming to temporarily lower the targeting capabilities of enemies within the effective range."
Hangar

Aircraft

Aircraft Price Ammo
F/A-18E Super Hornet 9,000 10
A-6E Intruder 16,800 13
MiG-21-93 Fishbed 5,800 7
JAS-39C Gripen 15,300 12
Tornado IDS 11,900 12
XFA-27 24,200 16

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation

"Once released, the ECMP uses powerful jamming to disrupt the targeting capabilities of enemy missiles within its effective range. It is especially effective in confrontations involving multiple aircraft and anti-air defence systems. Advancements in missile technology have all but cemented its necessity in modern aircraft warfare."
Hangar

Aircraft

Aircraft Price Ammo
F/A-18F Super Hornet 20
Tornado GR.4 20
CFA-44 Nosferatu 36

Gallery

Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

ACEX Icon ECMP
"This defensive weapon uses radar jamming to temporarily lower the targeting capabilities of enemies within the effective range."
Hangar

Aircraft

Aircraft Price Ammo
F/A-18E Super Hornet 13,600 4
MiG-21-93 Fishbed 6,800 5
JAS-39C Gripen 17,100 6
Tornado F3 10,300 5
S-32 32,500 8
XFA-27 12,100 6

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

ECMP icon (ACZ)
"This defensive weapon uses radar jamming to temporarily lower the targeting capabilities of enemies within the effective range."
Hangar

Aircraft

Aircraft Price Ammo
EA-6B Prowler Starting weapon 5
EA-18G Growler Starting weapon 6
Tornado GR.4 35,600 4
ADFX-01 Morgan 116,100 8

Gallery

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

Ac5 ecmp icon
"This defensive weapon uses radar jamming to temporarily lower the targeting capabilities of enemies within the effective range."
Hangar

Aircraft

Aircraft Ammo
EA-6B Prowler 5
EA-18G Growler 6
Tornado ECR 8

Trivia

  • The Su-37 Terminator is typically depicted with ECM pods on its wingtips, but the player has never been able to use ECM on the Su-37.

References