A.P. Richelieu
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Contrary to popular believe, AEW&C these days is more about having extra computing power onboard and the accompanying thermal management system (cooling system)
Is the radar will use EL/W-2090 or different system? A330 MRTT is great choice
On the side note, Saab has already demonstrate Globaleye for Indonesia Air Force, however it's ability to also function as maritime surveillance making it not only too expensive but also risky (putting all the eggs in the same basket), furthermore the GaN based nature of the Erieye radar is going to pose additional technical challenge to operate in tropical environment.
So far DRDO AEW&CS offer the best value for money
Indonesia has announced that they are looking for AEW&C, but they have not specified a type.
http://www.janes.com/article/77672/...nesia-studies-options-for-four-aew-c-aircraft
SAAB’s GlobalEye is modular, so if You do not need a function, you can lose it for lower cost.
Exactly why would GaN pose a greater challenge than GaAs?
The almost double range of GaN radars and the ability of GlobalEye to track stealth fighters is not to be ignored.
