Affordable AWACS

Destroyer

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About the S 100B Argus
Manufactuer: Saab Aircraft AB
Airframe: Based on the Saab 340B twin turbo-prop commuter aircraft.
Power plant: Two General Electric CT7-9B turboprop engines with four-blade, constant-speed propellers.
Horsepower: 1,394-kw (1,8070-shp) per engine.
Length: 60 feet 4 inches (20.46 meters).
Wingspan: 70 feet 4 inches (21.44 meters).
Height: 22 feet 11 inches (6.97 meters).
Radar: Ericsson Erieye PS-890 S-Band, frequency-agile, pulse-Doppler radar system.
Nicknames: "Argus"
Primary function: AEW
Operational: November 1997
Rotodome: A 1,984-lb (900-kg) dorsal antenna is housed in a 29-ft 6.3-in (9-m) long box radome mounted atop the fuselage.
Maximum takeoff weight: 29,000 lb (13,155 kg)
Maximum speed: 250 knots (463 km/h).
Aircraft Ceiling: 31,000 feet (9,450 meters).
Operating Altitude: 25,000 feet (7,620 m)
Endurance: 7 hours
Range: (unknown)
Radar range: 190 nm (350 km) for a fighter sized target with an outer detection range of 280 to 310 nm (450 to 500 km)
Armament: None
Crew size: Between two to five aircrew.



 

kilo_4que

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Bro that is not affordable at all. Thats y I never mentioned it in the other post. For Pakistan, they need not concentrate on such Awacs, also this AWACS system would not fullfil their requirements.
 

Azmat

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The plane is an AEW system and notan AWACS aircraft. AWACS are better as they have a coordinating system on board. AEW is short for Airborne Early Warning, whereas AWACS is Airborne Warning and Control System.

I think the difference is obvious when comparing their names.

The AEW cannot coordinate fighter squadrons to attack certain targets, they can only warn squadrons/ground control of targets attacking.
 

mmalam

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Hey , yesterday i was looking on Ukrainian based Radar for Aeroplanes. It had a range of 300 kilometers. I wonder why we dont consider that.
 

Destroyer

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Wow you know Johnny Brave(mmalam) that ain't such a bad idea since now America and alot of countries have turned their back on us, Ukraine has stuck with us and I think we should try to get the most out of this mutual relationship before they too changes their view on us, just like the yanks.
 
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