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| ] is capable of carrying a Phalcon radar in the nose]] | ] is capable of carrying a Phalcon radar in the nose]] | ||
| The IAI '''EL/M-2075 Phalcon''' is an ] (AEW&C) ] system developed by ] (IAI) and ] of ]. Its primary objective is to provide intelligence to maintain ] and conduct ]. The '']'' stated the Phalcon was the most advanced AEW&C system in the 1999 and 2008 articles.<ref>http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/row/phalcon.htm</ref> It was surpassed by newer versions - the ''']''' and the ''']'''. | The IAI '''EL/M-2075 Phalcon''' is an ] (AEW&C) ] system developed by ] (IAI) and ] of ]. Its primary objective is to provide intelligence to maintain ] and conduct ]. The '']'' stated the Phalcon was the most advanced AEW&C system in the 1999 and 2008 articles.<ref>http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/row/phalcon.htm</ref> It was surpassed by newer versions - the ''']''' and the ''']'''. The Phalcon system is based on the earlier ] that the ] provided to Israel in 1981.<ref>http://www.bigeye.com/041600.htm</ref> | ||
| ==Design and features== | ==Design and features== | ||
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The IAI EL/M-2075 Phalcon is an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) radar system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Elta Electronics Industries of Israel. Its primary objective is to provide intelligence to maintain air superiority and conduct surveillance. The Federation of American Scientists stated the Phalcon was the most advanced AEW&C system in the 1999 and 2008 articles. It was surpassed by newer versions - the EL/W-2085 and the EL/W-2090. The Phalcon system is based on the earlier Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye that the United States provided to Israel in 1981.
Design and features
The EL/M-2075 is a solid-state L-band conformal array radar system for use on a Boeing 707 and other aircraft. Phalcon, as the complete AEW mission suite is referred to, is intended for airborne early warning, tactical surveillance of airborne and surface targets and intelligence gathering. It also integrates the command and control capabilities needed to employ this information.
Platforms
The system can be fitted to a number of aircraft, including the Boeing 707, Boeing 767, Boeing 747 series aircraft. Under a contract signed with Chile in 1989, the first Phalcon system to be installed was fitted to a former LanChile Boeing 707, and was first flown in 1993. In May 1994 the aircraft was delivered to the Chilean Air Force, where it is known as the Condor.
Operational history
The Israeli Air Force installed the Phalcon system on Boeing 707 aircraft, which replaced its E-2Cs which were retired in mid-1990s.
Operators
Israel - Retired.
Chile - One in service on a Boeing 707 platform.
References
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