How The USAF Tells Friend From Foe | Air Supremacy Series

Before a fighter can start slinging missiles at a distant target it needs to properly identify it. We've covered IFF on this channel in a previous video and that's part of the identification process. But it doesn't always work the way we want it to. So how does a modern air force like the USAF ensure a proper ID? We'll answer that question in this video.
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[@kerbalairforce8802]

Thanks. I use these videos to teach actual USAF students how to understand and fix avionics systems.

[@BogeyDope]

Great explanation Mike. Once again.

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

Thanks, I really appreciate the compliment. I sometimes wonder if I'm the only one that cares about the stuff in my videos. So it's good to hear there are others that like it too.

[@manolislourakis4321]

all this information is pure gold!!!! Well Done

[@fisadev]

This is one of the most insightful channels out there, thanks for the excellent explanations and all the work you put into your videos :)

[@Crunch104]

Yes, I will be back to watch that one :)

[@SeanAnwalt]

I love the stuff in your videos! Thanks, Mike!

[@snipercan]

No mention of datalinks and role of early warning radars. But other than that really clear concise explanation 😊

[@macdirty869]

[@kerbalairforce8802]

Please see the "Radar 101" three part series

[@snipercan]

@@kerbalairforce8802 do you have a link for me

[@Tepnox]

Exceptional great stuff. Thx for the insights and great explanation. Makes sense.

[@S3NTRY]

Great stuff, as always.
You deserve many more subs!

[@TheOpsCenterByMikeSolyom]

Thank you, I really appreciate the positive feedback.

[@RogerSanGabriel]

Excellent!~

[@ilxplay]

nice, thanks for great explanation!