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  1. tarunraju

    Indian EMB-145 AEW&C

    No, they have a roughly 170-degree FOV per side (340 degrees), and the aircraft holding pattern somewhat compensates for blindspots.
  2. tarunraju

    Indian EMB-145 AEW&C

    We desperately need C130Js. Right now India's best bet to shore up AEW fleet is ERJ-145+Netra aircraft. Right now, one more ERJ-145+Netra is on order, while two more Il-76+Phalcon are being ordered. India must follow up for 6 more ERJ-145+Netra, at least.
  3. tarunraju

    Indian EMB-145 AEW&C

    I doubt India will invest in turboprop-based AEW aircraft due to their low service ceiling and clumsy speed, which are especially unfit for J&K. RTA-70 in particular is barely 400 km/h. The fastest commercial turboprop is the Bombardier DH8 Q400, which flies at 550 km/h. Maybe when we have...
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