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ERJ 145

IOC: 1996
Total Production: 967

ERJ 145 AEW&C

IOC: 1999
Production: 12

Also Known As
EMB 145 AEW&C (early designation)
EMB-145H (Hellenic Air Force)
Embraer RJ-145SA (early designation)
R-99 A

Origin
Brazil

Contractor/s
Embraer
Saab Microwave Systems

Family Members
ERJ 145

Power plant:
AE 3007 (2)

Sensors & Communications:
PS-890 ERIEYE

Description: The Embraer ERJ 145 AEW&C, originally known as RJ-145SA or R-99 A, is an affordable Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft developed in cooperation by Embraer, airborne platform, and Ericsson Microwave (now Saab Microwave), Erieye surveillance radar system. The AEW&C aircraft key element is the Erieye active phased array side looking surveillance radar which features a detection range of up to 300 km for fighter-sized airborne targets and maritime surveillance mode. In addition the aircraft is provided with IFF secondary radar and a highly automated network command and control system. The ERJ 145 AEW&C program was launched in the late 1990s. Brazil and Greece (EMB-145H) ordered five and four such aircraft.

In February 2005, Embraer and the Indian Defense, Research and Development Organization (DRDO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of a new Indian Air Force Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. Embraer and the Indian DRDO will jointly develop the new system based on the EMB 145 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform. A contract for three of such aircraft was expected for the development phase with further orders following after development completion.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 7

Dimensions: Height 6.8 m, Length 29.9 m, Wingspan 20 m

Weights: Max Takeoff Weight 22,100 kg (48,721 lb), Min Weight 12,108 kg (26,693 lb), Payload 5,793 kg (12,771 lb)

Engine/s Performance: Thrust 15,160 lb (6,877 kg)

Performance: Ceiling 11,278 m (37,001 ft), Max Detection Range 300 km (162 nm), Max Detection Range in Altitude 8,200 ft (2,499 m), Max Range 11,278 km (6,090 nm), Top Speed 259 mps (Mach 0.78)

Other: Number of Engines 2

ERJ 145 AEW&C - Contracts, Orders & Sales
Friday, July 04, 2008 Indian Government order for three Embraer EMB 145 AEW&C jets to serve as the basis for India's surveillance program. The aircraft will be equipped with DRDO's Active Array Antenna Unit (AAAU) airborne surveillance radar. The first EMB 145 AEW&C aircraft delivery is scheduled for 2011. The deal was announced on July 4, 2008.
Items: 3

News
India Acquires Three EMB 145 AEW&C Jets to Develop its Airborne Surveillance Program

India to Develop AWACS Aircraft Based on Embraer EMB-145 AEW&C Platform

India and Embraer Sign MoU for ERJ145-based AEWC System

Operators

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Brazil / 5

Greece / 4

India / 3

The aircraft will be equipped with DRDO's Active Array Antenna Unit (AAAU) airborne surveillance radar

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FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
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