On Apr 25, 7:08*pm, wrote:
See:

http://www.defense-update.com/newsca...s2204_bams.htm

Anyone know why it was chosen over Predator/Mariner?

A BAMS radar is cover for the actual design. A classified ability is
to be fielded. It was warned of in the website given above. Look
down radar in a small package is a big deal. It is not conventional
AWACS look down.

So the only alternative is to surmise the true functional theory. A
paired aircraft system might be a hidden technology. A side radar
while it looks to the front allows scanning. So simple side " i forget
the name", radar, front looking.

A speed issue would appear the problem for the aircraft would have to
search. A large area side radar scan is possible as the size gets
larger. A paired aircraft can cause the virtual source to enlargen.
Exact radar pulse timing between aircraft is implied.

A larger fleet means a faster scan.