EMB-145I AEW&C aircraft to land in Bangalore in next few days

[shree835]

India took custody of the first Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft (EMB-145I) at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Built on a modified Embraer, the yet-to-be-named AEW&C aircraft was handed over by the Embraer Defence and Security officials to senior scientists from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).Military sources told Express that the AEW&C was expected to leave Brazil on August 18 and reach HAL airport next week. The focus will now shift to Bangalore-based Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), which will equip the eye-in-the-sky-platform with mission systems. Embraer says the delivery follows successful completion of ground and flight tests of the aircraft which met operational targets.

Embraer termed the project as a new chapter in Indo-Brazil ties, cementing the way for more future complex programmes. “We are very proud to meet the expectations of our clients in providing CABS and DRDO with this platform,” Luiz Carlos Aguiar, President, Embraer Defense and Security, said. “The EMB-145I features an in-flight refueling system and upgraded electric cooling equipment. The comprehensive set of structural changes in the aircraft will enable easy installation of advanced mission systems developed by CABS,” G Elangovan, Chief Controller, DRDO, said.


The Indian Air Force (IAF) will receive three EMB-145Is as per the 2008 pact India inked with Brazil. The total cost of the project is now put at Rs 2,157 crore, after incorporating all additional requirements of the IAF. “CABS would require over six months to prove its mission systems on EMB-145I after which the IAF would officially induct the platform,” sources said. The fully-loaded EMB-145I would begin test-flying in Bangalore in October/November this year.
The ability of EMB-145I to detect, identify and classify threats present in the surveillance areas and act as a command and control centre to support air operations is expected to add teeth to IAF’s network-centric warfare capabilities. Former Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal (retd) F H Major said that the EMB-145I will be a tremendous force-multiplier to the IAF. “It will augment the entire air defence surveillance system of the country and and also aid long-distance monitoring,” Major told Express from Delhi.
As reported by Express earlier, the EMB-145I could track aircraft, UAVs and even detect radar signals. It can scan up to 400 km, giving the IAF recognised air situations thereby enabling battlefield management. The aircraft can operate with a maximum crew of 12 people, including operators, rest crew, pilot, co-pilot and flight test engineer. It can fly non-stop for 10-12 hours with mid-air refueling.

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[shree835]

EMB-145I AEW&C aircraft to touch down in Bangalore Today

EMB-145I aircraft which was handed over to DRDO in Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil recently , will touch down today in Bangalore today , since ferry flight of the aircraft had already begun and the plane had left Brazil with DRDO officials on Monday .
Embraer termed the project as a new chapter in Indo-Brazil ties, cementing the way for more future complex programmes. “We are very proud to meet the expectations of our clients in providing CABS and DRDO with this platform,” Luiz Carlos Aguiar, President, Embraer Defense and Security, said. “The EMB-145I features an in-flight refueling system and upgraded electric cooling equipment. The comprehensive set of structural changes in the aircraft will enable easy installation of advanced mission systems developed by CABS,” G Elangovan, Chief Controller, DRDO, said.


The Indian Air Force (IAF) will receive three EMB-145Is as per the 2008 pact India inked with Brazil. The total cost of the project is now put at Rs 2,157 crore, after incorporating all additional requirements of the IAF. “CABS would require over six months to prove its mission systems on EMB-145I after which the IAF would officially induct the platform,” sources said. The fully-loaded EMB-145I would begin test-flying in Bangalore in October/November this year.

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[Black Widow]

So this is just aircraft or Radars are mounted on it???

from wiki, please tell me if it is true...

The first modified fuselage platform was handed over to DRDO by Embraer in February 2011. Ground and flight tests of the aircraft were to be followed by installation of radar and other equipment.[12]
The first fully modified EMB-145i Aircraft with the antenna and its electronic payload made its maiden flight on December 6, 2011 at Embraer facilities at Sao Jose dos Campos in Brazil with about 1000 Mission System Components provided by CABS, DRDO. These included the critical item – AESA (Active Electronic Scanning Antenna) Radar Antenna developed by DRDO and certified from ANAC, International FAR Certification Agency. at Sao Jose dos Campos in Brazil. Some of the sensitive advanced systems were replaced with dummy equipment of equivalent size and weight. These were to be integrated later in India following flight certification. A two year certification period is expected. DRDO is expected to receive the next two aircraft platforms to start integration by mid-2012


put some light on blue part... The integration will happen after it comes to India, isn't it?

 

[airuah]

So this is just aircraft or Radars are mounted on it???

i think that the radar has already been mounted but some systems have yet to be installed to get the radars working...it says that the systems will be integerated by novmber when it will go for trials being handed ti the IAF by march-april time period

 

[shree835]

DRDO’s EMB-145I AEW&C arrives in Bangalore

EMB-145I aircraft which was handed over to DRDO in Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil recently . After it ferry flight to India which started on 18 of this month has finally reached Bangalore India on Wednesday night .

Over 200 people, including scientists, engineers and technicians were present at the HAL airport when the plane landed close to midnight and was given a water canon welcome, as per traditions in aviation circle in welcoming a new aircraft


the aircraft was piloted by crew of two which had an pilot from Indian air force and a test pilot from Manufacturer of the aircraft Embraer . before arriving at Bangalore , aircraft had a schedule landing in Ahmedabad for Refueling ,before heading to Bangalore .

Next phase will be Integration of all the key sensors and systems before it is ready for trials in next six months . Second aircraft which has already carried out its first flight in Brazil recently will be delivered to DRDO by End of this year , this too will go through system integration before it is handed over to Indian air force .

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