Window (chaff)

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf radar countermeasure
gptkbp:alternativeName chaff
gptkbp:category electronic warfare
gptkbp:consistsOf gptkb:plastic
metalized glass fiber
strips of aluminum foil
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:British_military
gptkbp:effect creates false radar echoes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Window (chaff)
gptkbp:introducedIn 1943
gptkbp:purpose confuse enemy radar
gptkbp:relatedTo electronic countermeasures
radar jamming
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:aircraft
naval vessels
ground forces
gptkbp:usedDuring gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command_operations
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7