保护战术飞机,特别是为了对付“较灵巧的”导弹和引导地空导弹及高炮的单脉冲雷达,使用何种方法可以取得最佳效益,出现了激烈的争论。战术空战中心指挥官约翰·A·科德少将认为,需要使用某种新方法保护战斗机。因为机载干扰系统太复杂、太昂贵且太易受到反对抗措施的影响。新的“残局”策略注 There has been a fierce debate over the ways in which tactical aircraft can be protected, and the methods used, in particular, to deal with “smarter” missiles and monopulse radars that guide surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft guns. Major-General John A. Cod, commander of the Tactical Air Combat Center, believes that there is a need for some new method of protecting fighter jets. Because airborne interference systems are too complex, too expensive, and too susceptible to counter-measures. New “Endgame” Strategy Note