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Saab 340 AEW&C
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_340_AEW%26C
The Saab 340 AEW&C is a Swedish airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft; a variant of the Saab 340 aircraft is designated S 100B Argus by the Swedish Air Force. Role AEW&C aircraft National origin Sweden Manufacturer Saab First flight 1994 Introduction 1997 Status Active Primary users Swedish Air Force Pakistan Air Force Royal Thai Air Force United Arab Emirates Air Force Produced 1994-1999 Number built 12 Developed from Saab 340 Six S 100B Argus aircraft were produced for the Swedish Air Force, four of which are permanently equipped with the Erieye active electronically scanned array (AESA) early warning radar and two fitted for transport missions during peacetime. Two modified planes were loaned to Greece prior to the delivery of EMB-145 Erieye systems, which commenced in 2003. In July 2006, Saab was awarded a contract to upgrade two of the Swedish Air Force's S 100B aircraft for surveillance missions and for deployment in multi-national operations. The upgraded Saab 340 AEW-300 aircraft, are planned to enter service by 2009. In November 2007, Thailand announced the intention to buy two S 100B AEW aircraft from the Swedish Air Force. Specifications (Saab 340 AEW&C) General characteristics Crew: 6 Length: 20.57 m (67 ft 5 27/32 in) Wingspan: 21.44 m (70 ft 4 3/32 in) Height: 6.97 m (22 ft 10 13/32 in) Empty weight: 10300 kg (22707 lb) Gross weight: 13155 kg (29001.8 lb) each Performance Endurance: 5+ hours Service ceiling: 7,620 m (25,000 ft) Mission specific data Patrol speed160 knotsTypical Mission Altitude2,000m to 6,000mRadar Antenna Unit Length9mRadar Antenna Unit Weight900 kgRadar Frequency2 GHz to 4 GHzAzimuthal Coverage300°Range Against Fighter Aircraft Target450 km * |
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