Product Name: 737 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C)
Product Description
737-700 Flight Platform
One of the most popular and reliable jet aircraft, the 737 series flight
platform includes the following capabilities:
21st century avionics, navigation equipment, and flight deck
Operational ceiling of 41,000 feet
A flight range that exceeds 3,500 nautical miles
Minimal downtime requirements and a worldwide base of suppliers, parts,
and support equipment for cost-effective operation
AEW&C Functions
The AEW&C system includes the following elements:
The multi-role electronically scanned array (MESA) radar system includes:
A steerable beam, L-band, electronically scanned array that provides
optimal performance in range, tracking, and accuracy
Radar that can track airborne and maritime targets simultaneously
Assistance to the mission crew in directing the control of
high-performance fighter aircraft while continuously scanning the
operational area
A "top hat" portion that provides a practical solution for fore and aft
coverage while maintaining the low drag profile of the dorsal array system
-- enabling the MESA system to be installed on the mid-size 737-700 platform
without significant impact to aircraft performance
An integrated identification friend or foe (IFF) function that shares the
primary radar arrays to reduce weight, improve reliability, and simplify
target correlation
Advanced open-system architecture with standards-based design for
cost-effective integration and add-on flexibility
The Australian Defence Force and the Republic of Turkey have signed contracts
for the 737 AEW&C system.
Company Details
Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer
of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing
designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles,... more
