Fri, Feb 25, 2011
First Of Three Aircraft That Will Incorporate The
DRDO-Developed Surveillance Equipment
The first of three EMB 145 Airborne Early Warning and Control
(AEW&C) platforms was unveiled Monday to representatives of the
Indian government at a ceremony held at Embraer headquarters in Sao
Jose dos Campos, Brazil (pictured, below).
Based on the proven Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet, the aircraft
features an in-flight refueling system, SATCOM capability, a
significant increase in electrical and cooling capacities, and a
comprehensive set of aerodynamic and structural changes. These
improvements will allow the installation of the advanced electronic
systems currently being developed by India's Defence Research &
Development Organisation (DRDO) under CABS (Centre for Airborne
Systems) coordination.
Following its official presentation, the aircraft will start
intensive ground and flight tests. The ferry flight to India is
scheduled for the second semester of this year, where it will
receive the equipment being developed by the DRDO.
"The smooth progress of such a complex program is strongly based
on the good will and the high level of professionalism that both
the Indian and Brazilian teams have demonstrated over the last
two-and-a-half years. Given Embraer's experience in the field of
ISR aircraft and equipment, we believe that this jointly developed
product will offer outstanding operational capability, and we look
forward to its entry into service," said Eduardo Bonini, Senior
Vice President Operations & COO - Embraer Defense and
Security.
Four Embraer Legacy 600 jets are currently being operated by the
Indian Air Force (IAF) for the transportation of Indian VIPs and
foreign dignitaries, and a fifth Embraer Legacy 600 is in service
with the Border Security Force (BSF), under India's Home
Ministry.
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