besides the update time lag of 2 seconds and 20 seconds...as well as 30 degree fore & aft the range i think you are quoting is wrong! both have equal detection ranges my friend!
The difference that 2 seconds Vs 20 seconds makes a huge difference in an AWACS scenario, especially is a heavy EW environment. It can make all the difference as the IAF aircraft will get almost real time information whilst the other will so after 20 seconds, making a big difference in something called 'situational awareness', on which there is a very nice article posted on the JF-17 & MKI thread by a senior member.
As far as range is concerned, the Erieye has an instrumental range of 450 kms and a detection range of 350 kms for fighter size targets and the older Phalcon has a detection range of 400 kms, and the new Phalcon, if not more will be of the same range. The links are posted in my post on this same thread 2-3 days ago.
secondly as for FORE & AFT i ssue i hope you realzie one thing PAF will be flying its EREIYE close to the border not towards the border that would mean our broad side would be aimed towards the indian border.....anywayz yes the EREIYE might have some limitations compared to the PHALCON but that doesn't mean it is a useless platform!
Agreed. And yes, although the Erieye does have certain limitations, it is by no means useless. It fits the PAF's needs well. Additionally, PAF did not have a choice other than the Swedish or Chinese systems. A point is to be noted that the Phalcon is aboard the IL-76 which has a higher speed and endurance than the turboprop aircraft that the Eriyeye is based upon. The Phalcon can be refuelled in mid-air. Is that possible with the Erieye? Would like a link if anyone has one. Thanks in advance.
and the "most advanced AESA" what is that....and what makes the phalcon even "more advanced" than the E-3? don't throw words my friend back them up with sources!!!
I think it is just the no. of seconds issue and the fact that the latest Phalcon gives a higher resolution.
i dont think pakisthan will thing of bringing the erieye to the borders because the new ks 172 awacs killer missile carried by the su30mki with a range of 400 km is one of the best jointly developed by india and russia
Unicorn, that is a possibility, but lets wait until the Novator K-100 arrives. It is in its final stages of development and trials aboard the MKI would start in the near future.
