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1997
1997 - 2887.PDF
MILITARY AIRCRAFT DIRECTORY including a tanker/transport version and vari ous stretches of the basic airframe. E-3 SENTRY E-3 S ARE BEING updated to improve the abil ity of the Northrop Grumman APY-1 and -2 radars to detect targets with small radar cross- sections. Other upgrades involve the mission computer, operator consoles, and communica tions, navigation and identification systems. Under the Extend Sentry programme, Boeing is studying retrofitting E-3s with the flightdeck from the Next Generation 737, complete with flat-panel displays. An E-3 will be flight-tested in late 1998 widi die Eagle infra-red search-and- track sensor and laser rangefinder, designed to detect and track dieatre ballistic-missiles. Based on the 707 airframe, and powered by P&WTF33s, the E-3 entered service in 1977 and 34 were delivered to the USAF and 18 to XATO. Re-engined with CFM Inter-national CFM56 turbofans, a further five were delivered to Saudi Arabia (plus eight KE-3 tankers), four to France and seven to the UK. E-6 MERCURY RAYTHEON E-SYSTEMS delivered the first E-6B to the US Navy in May 1997. The E-6B combines the TACAMO submarine-commu nications mission of the original E-6A with the Looking Glass airborne command-post role performed by USAF Boeing EC- 135s. Options have been placed to convert four additional air craft to E-6Bs. Based on the E-3 airframe, and powered by four CFM International CFM56 turbofans, die E-6 was first flown in June 1987 and 16 were delivered to the USN. F-4 PHANTOM II BUILT BY McDonnell Douglas, the F-4 remains in service with several air forces. Daimler-Benz Aerospace is to upgrade 39 Greek F-4Es, modelled on its Improved Combat Effectiveness programme for the German air force, installing Elbit avionics and Hughes APG-65 radar. Israel Aircraft Indus tries is upgrading 54 Turkish F-4Es, modelled on its Phantom 2000 programme for the Israeli air force, including new computer, displays, electronic-warfare suite and Elta EL/M-2032 multi-mode radar. F-15 EAGLE ISRAEL WILL RECEIVE the first of 2 5 F-151 Thunders in November 1997, deliveries of 72 F-15S strike aircraft to Saudi Arabia having begun in September 1995. Both are versions of the former McDonnell Douglas F-15E two- seat strike variant. The USAF, meanwhile, has ordered 12 of a planned 24 additional F-15Es, having received the last of the original 209 air craft in July 1994. Greece and Soudi Korea are also considering the F-15. Flight testing of an improved Hughes APG- 63(V)1 radar for the F-15C/D began in July 1997, and some of the 400-plus aircraft still in USAF service are to be upgraded. Boeing is evaluating other potential upgrades, including new mission computer and flat-panel displays. The F-15 was first flown in July 1972 and McDonnell Douglas built 894 F-15 A/B/C/Ds, including 52 for Israel and 74 for Saudi Arabia. Mitsubishi is licence-producing F-15J/DJs in Japan against a requirement for 213. F/A-18 HORNET/SUPER HORNET USN PROCUREMENT of the upgraded F/A-18E/F Super Hornet was cut from 1,000 aircraft to 548 by the US Department of Defense's 1997 Quadrermiel Defence Review. If deployment of the Joint Strike Fighter is delayed beyond 2008-10, die Navy can increase E/F procurement to a maximum of 748 aircraft. Low-rate production was approved in March 1997, and initial operational capability is sched uled for 2001. The former McDonnell Douglas F-18E/F was first flown in November 1995 and initial sea trials were conducted in January 1997. The E/F Multi-Role Fighter: Fierce and Flexible Discover how a proven fighter has been modernized to be a winner once again. Featuring the latest generation of avionics and a newly configured glass cockpit, the Kfir 2000 incorporates the unmatched experience and know-how of the Israeli Air Force as well as of The Kfir offers: Advanced tactical awareness and capabilities State-of-the-art radar Beyond visual range capability Missionized cockpit Precision navigation Modern HOTAS based cockpit Accurate weapon delivery See how the ace fighter - the Kfir 2000 - IAI's LAHAV - the world leader in fighter upgrading, can meet your toughest challenges. Contact LAHAV today. LAHA V DIVISION Military Aircraft Group ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES LTD The Vow mpower Your Fleet Israel Ben Gurion Int'l Airport 70100. Tel: 972-3-935-3163/5. Fax: 972-3-935-3687. US.A.Tel: 1-703-875-3777. Fax: 1-703-875-3740. Europe Tel: 33-1-46.40.47.47. Fax: 33-147.45.73.22.
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