BAE Systems plc
BAE Systems Australia - Wedgetail
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The arrival of Wedgetail, Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft ,the first to arive in Australia at Williamtown Air Force Base, New South Wales
Photographed by Leading Aircraftman Rob Mitchell
Project Wedgetail provides the ADF with an advanced, state-of-the-art, Airborne Early Warning and Control capability.
This impressive capability is an important node in the ADF's future self-reliant integrated network centric structure, and will provide our people with enhanced situational awareness of the areas under surveillance.
The 737 AEW&C is based on the Boeing Next Generation 737-700 featuring 21st century avionics, navigation equipment, and flight deck.
The System Acquisition Contract with Boeing is on budget and slightly ahead of contract schedule. All design activities have been completed, the first two aircraft have completed their modification programs and the first aircraft has completed the Airworthiness Flight Testing program. The Design Test and Evaluation program commenced in June 2005.
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BAE Systems Australia - Wedgetail
000-175-389_0015
The arrival of Wedgetail, Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft ,the first to arive in Australia at Williamtown Air Force Base, New South Wales
Photographed by Leading Aircraftman Rob Mitchell
Project Wedgetail provides the ADF with an advanced, state-of-the-art, Airborne Early Warning and Control capability.
This impressive capability is an important node in the ADF's future self-reliant integrated network centric structure, and will provide our people with enhanced situational awareness of the areas under surveillance.
The 737 AEW&C is based on the Boeing Next Generation 737-700 featuring 21st century avionics, navigation equipment, and flight deck.
The System Acquisition Contract with Boeing is on budget and slightly ahead of contract schedule. All design activities have been completed, the first two aircraft have completed their modification programs and the first aircraft has completed the Airworthiness Flight Testing program. The Design Test and Evaluation program commenced in June 2005.
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