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E-7T (AEW)

Airborne Early Warningconfirmed

E-7T (AEW)

The E-7T is an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Boeing, based on the Boeing 737-700ER airframe. It is equipped with a Northrop Grumman Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) radar, providing 360-degree surveillance and command and control capabilities.

Specifications

TypeAirborne Early Warning
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBoeing
Introduced2007
StatusIn service
Speed850 km/h
Range6,500 km
Crew10
Weight79 t

History

Developed by Boeing, the E-7T entered service in 2007, specifically for the Turkish Air Force, providing them with a modern airborne early warning system.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States6confirmed
Turkey4confirmed

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