Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEWC)
Modifications to the original airframe
- Newly designed carbon-fibre composite range-extending cabin fuel tanks.
The new equipment will increase the range and time on task. They consist of a
lightweight composite outer structure with internal safety foam filled fuel proof
bladder. The new tanks are integrated into the existing aircraft auxiliary fuel
system.Each tank contains an additional 1,200lb of fuel. - The fin will be approximately 30% larger
- Larger stabilizer
- Larger ventral fins
- Larger wing tips with integrated electronics
- Loads of new electronics
Thanks Niils for the information.