Project Wedgetail
Australia's first Wedgetail over Sydney Harbour
Description
Role	Airborne Early Warning and Control (Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C))
Crew	Flight: 2 Mission: 6-10
First Flight	2004 (Projected)
Entered Service	2006 (Projected)
Base Platform	737-700IGW
Manufacturer	Boeing Company
Dimensions
Length	110 ft 4 in	33.6 m
Wingspan	117 ft 2 in	34.3 m
Height	41 ft 2 in	12.5 m
Wing Area
Weights
Empty	102,750 lb	46,606 kg
Loaded	lb	kg
Maximum Takeoff	171,000 lb	77,564 kg
Capacity
Powerplant
Engines	CFM International CFM56-7 turbofans
Thrust (est)	2 × 27,000 lbf	2 × 120 kN
Performance
Maximum Speed	544 mph	875 km/h
Combat Range	3,800 n mi	7,040 km
Ferry Range	n.m.	km
Service Ceiling	41,000 ft	12,500 m
Rate of Climb	ft/min	m/min
Wing Loading	lb/ft²	kg/m²
Thrust/Weight
Avionics
Avionics	Northrop Grumman Multi-role Active Electronically Scanned Array radar

The Boeing Wedgetail is an aircraft designed in response to Australia's RFP to vendors for an Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft (and supporting segments) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). In 1997, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems was awarded a contract to supply four AEW&C aircraft (whose design is based on the 737-700IGW), with Australia having the option to increase the order by three additional aircraft. Australia has since taken up two of those options. Aircraft deliveries are to begin in 2006. As of 2005, the first two Wedgetail aircraft are being assembled and tested in Seattle, Washington, with the final four aircraft to be assembled by Boeing Australia. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (3000x1926, 2253 KB) Summary Copyright Commonwealth of Australia Origin: Department of Defence http://www. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (3000x1926, 2253 KB) Summary Copyright Commonwealth of Australia Origin: Department of Defence http://www. ... An Airborne Early Warning (AEW) system is a radar system carried by an aircraft which is designed to detect other aircraft. ... Categories: Stub | Aircraft engine manufacturers | General Electric subsidiaries ... CFM56-3 CFM56, front view CFM International CFM-56 series engines is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines made by CFM International and has a thrust range from 18,500 to 34,000 lbf (82 kN to 151 kN). ... CFM56-3 turbofan, lower half, side view. ... The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an aerospace and defense conglomerate that is the result of a 1994 merger between Northrop and Grumman. ... An Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) is a revolutionary type of radar whose transmitter and receiver functions are composed of numerous small transmit/receive (T/R) modules that each scan a small fixed area, negating the need for a moving antenna. ... This long range radar antenna (approximately 40m (130ft) in diameter) rotates on a track to observe activities near the horizon. ... Categories: Stub | Defence companies | Boeing | U.S. aircraft manufacturers ... RFP is an acronym (or TLA) for request for proposal, a business term referring to a request for bids, through a tender process, on a specific product or service. ... An Airborne Early Warning (AEW) system is a radar system carried by an aircraft which is designed to detect other aircraft. ... The RAAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force, with the central circle replaced by a Kangaroo, a symbol of Australia. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1997: Events March 17–May 28 Linda Finch, pilot, aviation historian, and San Antonio, Texas businesswoman, flying a restored and specially equipped 62-year-old Lockheed Electra 10E, recreates the 1937 Amelia Earhart flight to circumnavigate the globe solo. ... Categories: Stub | Defence companies | Boeing | U.S. aircraft manufacturers ... 737 in new Boeing Colors. ... Downtown Seattle skyline City nickname: The Emerald City Location Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Government County King Mayor Greg Nickels NP/Democrat ¹ Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 369. ... This article deals with the U.S. state. ... Boeing Australia, Ltd. ...

The aircraft uses the Northrop Grumman Multi-role Active Electronically Scanned Array radar and control systems. The radar is located on a dorsal fin on top of the fuselage, dubbed the "top hat", and is designed for minimal aerodynamic effect. The radar is capable of simultaneous air and sea search, fighter control and area search. Other modifications include ventral fins to counterbalance the radar and countermeasures mounted on the nose, wingtips and tail. The cabin features eight operator consoles with sufficient space for four more, the Australian fleet will operate ten consoles with space for two more. The Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an aerospace and defense conglomerate that is the result of a 1994 merger between Northrop and Grumman. ... An Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) is a revolutionary type of radar whose transmitter and receiver functions are composed of numerous small transmit/receive (T/R) modules that each scan a small fixed area, negating the need for a moving antenna. ... This long range radar antenna (approximately 40m (130ft) in diameter) rotates on a track to observe activities near the horizon. ...

For the Australian aircraft, Boeing and Northrop are teamed with Boeing Australia, Ltd., BAE Systems Australia and Qantas Defence Services. Boeing Australia will provide training, maintenance and support, BAE provides electronic warfare systems and mission equipment and Qantas provides maintenance support for the aircraft. Qantas also provides maintenance for the two BBJ VIP aircraft of the RAAF. Boeing Australia, Ltd. ... BAE Systems, plc is the worlds fourth largest defense contractor [2] and a commercial aerospace products manufacturer. ... Qantas Defence Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways. ... A Privatair Boeing Business Jet The Boeing Business Jet series are factory conversions of the Boeing 737 airliners for corporate or private usage. ...

As of 2005, four airframes were ordered by Turkey, with an option for two more. The first example was completed in 2005 and under went systems integration.

As a result of positive initial success, Boeing has pitched the aircraft to Republic of Korea as potential customers. Aviation Week & Space Technology stated in their June 21, 2004 edition that Italy has been strongly tipped for a purchase of a total of 14 Wedgetail and MMA aircraft, with fleet support provided by Alitalia. Aviation Week & Space Technology (often abbreviated as Aviation Week or AW&ST) is a weekly magazine which reports upon the state of the aerospace industry. ... June 21 is the 172nd day of the year (173rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 193 days remaining. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Artists rendering of the MMA The Multimission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) is intended to search for and destroy submarines, conduct shipping interdiction, and also possibly engage in an ELINT role. ... Alitalia (Linee Aeree Italiane) (IATA: AZ, ICAO: AZA, and Callsign: Alitalia) is the national airline of Italy and headquartered in Rome. ...

The Wedgetail platform is also being used to develop technologies for the U.S. Air Force's E-10 AWACS aircraft. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aviation branch of the United States armed forces. ... Boeing E-10 MC2A The Northrop Grumman E-10 MC2A is a military aircraft currently under development as replacement for the Boeing 707 based E-3 Sentry, E-8 Joint STARS, and EC-135 aircraft in US service. ...

South Korean 737AEW&C proposal, based upon Australia's Project Wedgetail.

Proposed South Korean version of Australias Project Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. ... Proposed South Korean version of Australias Project Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft. ... National motto: 널리 인간 세계를 이롭게 하라 Translation: Broadly bring benefit to humanity Official language Korean Capital Seoul Largest city Seoul President Roh Moo-hyun Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 108th 99,274 km² 0. ...