I'd bet my life the F-22 doesn't use tubes. This, despite the fact that EMP, heat and cold are still as much of a problem as it was 30 years ago. That being said, I wonder how we've overcome those issues using solid state technology. Knowing that may help to design a solid state amp.
Bob
Hi Bob,
Perfect shielding in the jets. Even at SAC headquarters (inside a mountain) which has huge springs to protect against the jarring blast of a direct nuclear blast, even a pin hole will allow enough pulse to enter and screw up things. As the distance increases the effects are not so severe though.
Cheers.