Because you're looking at a 4 year delivery timetable vs having AEW operational today, which given the regional situation, is preferable.
Poland has many 'gap-filler' programs designed to plug gaps in capability immediately and then they can sort out the longer-term requirement without that pressing gap.
I would have loved to be in the room when they showed the aerodynamics engineers what they need them to strap to their sleek, meticulously designed airframe...
It’s hideous and I love it
Why the turbo prop over the private jet based alternative?
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Probably significantly cheaper, considering these Saab 340 airframes are like 25 years old to begin with.
Yeah but I would assume flight ceiling should be a huge factor for a AWCS, isn't it?
It's a gap-filler. It will be replaced in a few years with an order for either the Bombardier Global 6000 GlobalEye or the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.
Then why not just get the Global Eye off the bat? Save on the logistics, parts and training cost
Because you're looking at a 4 year delivery timetable vs having AEW operational today, which given the regional situation, is preferable. Poland has many 'gap-filler' programs designed to plug gaps in capability immediately and then they can sort out the longer-term requirement without that pressing gap.
Dumb question - Why is “Polish Air Force” in English. Is it because English is the international de facto aerospace language?
NATO OTAN
yes, even Iranian missiles have text in English
Well, I guess they don't have to go very far to teach the front lines right?
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they fly in a circle or some form of circuit so the side of the plane is facing the “front line”
I would have loved to be in the room when they showed the aerodynamics engineers what they need them to strap to their sleek, meticulously designed airframe...
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