Electronic Countermeasure

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

"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

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXe -Flying Aces-
Bf 109 G-10
Bf 109 G-10 -Flying Aces-
A6M5 ZERO
A6M5 -Flying Aces-
P-38L Lightning
P-38L -Flying Aces-
Su-24MP Fencer
Su-24MP -Capricorn-
EA-6B Prowler
EA-18G Growler (lv.7)
EA-18G -Beast- (lv.7)
ASF-X -Experimental- (lv.7)
ADFX-01 Morgan (lv.7)
ADFX-01 -Block1- (lv.7)
ADFX-01 -Pixy- (lv.7)
ADF-01 -Z.O.E.- (lv.7)
XFA-27 (lv.7)
XFA-27 -Happy Holidays- (lv.7)
CFA-44 Nosferatu (lv.7)
CFA-44 -Strigon Leader- (lv.7)

	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

"A weapon that instigates electronic warfare on the surrounding area. For a fixed period of time, it emits a jamming signal which prevents the enemy from locking on, thereby hindering the guidance capabilities of their missiles."

― Hangar

Aircraft

Aircraft	Ammo (base amount)
Su-24MP Fencer	12
CFA-44 Nosferatu	10
F/A-18F Super Hornet	10
F-16F Fighting Falcon	8
F-4E Phantom II	8

Gallery

COCYTUS ECMP for CFA-44
Russian ECMP
AN/ALQ-99 ECMP for F/A-18F
AN/ALQ-184 ECMP used on the F-16F
AN/ALQ-184 ECMP for F-4E Phantom II

Ace Combat: Joint Assault

"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