sancho
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Three more was optional, but the last news I read about it said IAF is even thinking about 9 more!Ok, well lets discuss the multiplier effect of Phalcon Awacs in IAF. And is it enough to have just three of them? I heard a long time back that India might consider 3 more units of Phalcon.
Also please advise if IL 78 is a compilant platform for phalcon awacs. and also the drawbacks if any.
I appreciate your prompt response.
The IL 76 is a good and cheap platform, especially because IAF already uses several of them for transport, refueling and the new engines are better too. The only downside I see is, that it uses 4 engines, which will increase the fuel consumption.
The Boeing 737 AWACS uses only 2 and would be am alternative, because IAF uses the same 737 as Air Force one and IN will use it as P8I. The question would be, how good is the MESA radar array, that also provides 360° detection, but possibly less range to the front and back sides and is it compatible with the Phalcon radar system?
Just from the look, I would keep the A50 Phalcon, because it looks much better than the 737 Wedgetail!