E-7 Wedgetail American Airborne Early Warning and Control System Aircraft
E-7
Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft
Other
Basic Information
Name
E-7 Wedgetail American Airborne Early Warning and Control System Aircraft
Designation
E-7
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft
Manufacturer
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (modifications) Boeing Commercial Airplanes (original 737 Next Generation design)
Date of Introduction
2009
Description
The E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C is a twin-engine airborne early warning and control aircraft based on the Boeing 737 Next Generation design.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
6
Engine
Turbofan (24000 hp)
Max Speed
931.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
759.0 km/h
Endurance
10.00 hrs
System
Alternate Designation(s)
E-7 Wedgetail
Type
Airborne Early Warning and Control System Aircraft
Manufacturer
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (modifications)
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (original 737 Next Generation design)
Crew
6-10 ea
Number of Engines
2
Number of Hard Points
INA
Dimensions
Length
33.63 m
Width (Wing Span)
34.32 m
Wing Area
124.5 m sq
Height
12.55 m
Cabin Length
24.13 m
Cabin Width
3.53 m
Cabin Height
2.13 m
Wheel Base
12.57 m
Wheel Track
5.69 m
Empty Weight
46,606 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
77,110 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 x CFM Intl CFM56-7B
Engine Type
Turbofan
Engine Power
24,000 lbf (106.8 kN)
Fuel Capacity
26,036 liters
Maximum Speed
931 kph
Cruise Speed
759 kph
Ceiling
12,500 m
Range
7,040 km
Endurance
10 hours
Sensors and Electronics
Infrared
AN/AAQ-24(V) Nemesis DIRCM countermeasures
Communications
HF, VHF/UHF, Link 4A, Link 11
Radar
Name
Northrop Grumman MESA
Band
L
Maximum Range
370 km
Maximum Targets
3,000 air and sea tracked simultaneously
Apertures
3
Coverage
360 deg; 1.5 million sq mi (4 million sq km)
IFF Range
556 km
Protection
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
No
Add on Armor
No
NBC Protection
INA
EW Counter Measures
Elta Electronics SP/ESM
Chaffs/Flares
Yes
Image Sources
Notes
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:%EA%B3%B5%EC%A4%91%EC%A1%B0%EA%B8%B0%EA%B2%BD%EB%B3%B4%ED%86%B5%EC%A0%9C%EA%B8%B0_%287445565660%29.jpg; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Boeing_737-7ES_Wedgetail,_Australia_-_Royal_Australian_Air_Force_%28RAAF%29_JP7120522.jpg; https://fineartamerica.com/featured/a-boeing-737-aewc-of-the-turkish-air-daniele-faccioli.html?product=portable-battery-charger;
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Fixed Wing Aircraft
Air > Fixed Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
E
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
33.63 m
Width
34.32 m
Height
12.55 m
Weight
77110 kg
Operators (4)
United Kingdom
South Korea
Turkey
Australia
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