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How does the SAAB Erieye manage a 270* coverage with its radar despite the configuration being very similar to the Netra Mk1? PAF Erieye based on SAAB 2000. Brazilian Air Force Erieye based on ERJ-R99.

Maybe they’re planning on offering a maritime variant for the Navy?

That’s exactly why I’ve stressed on it being a temporary measure until funds are available to purchase the tankers. It will obviously be a dry lease as they will need trained airforce crews to operate these complicated systems. Obviously every flying aircraft during wartime is a target, but...

A tiny airforce that has more AWACS and tankers than some “big” airforces. If it works then it’s not a problem for a temporary measure for a non combat asset like Tankers that will not directly face hostile action. Leasing tactical assets like fighter jets or AWACS would certainly be ludicrous...

The Brits however lease a330 MRTT tankers for the RAF from AirTanker, a private aircraft leasing company owned by Airbus, Rolls Royce, Cobham, Babock International and Thales. When these aircraft are not being used by the RAF, they’re used for civilian charter flights, so we won’t be the only...