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is this complementing the UAVs? then wat happens to the E2Cs?

they have been using this in Afghanistan to spot for IED.

 

basically, it is very cheap to operate comparing to flying a E2C or UAV which can't stay in the air forever.

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Turbocharged

is this complementing the UAVs? then wat happens to the E2Cs?

 

E2Cs need fuel and pilots.. this one, just pump up with helium and let it stay up there 24/7..

 

Only thing is better make sure the mooring lines are strong enough. Knowing how prone we are to once-in-50-years freak storm, we do not want them to float north or southwards.. [rolleyes]

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E2Cs need fuel and pilots.. this one, just pump up with helium and let it stay up there 24/7..

 

Only thing is better make sure the mooring lines are strong enough. Knowing how prone we are to once-in-50-years freak storm, we do not want them to float north or southwards.. [rolleyes]

 

confirm itll get hit by lightning... wonder how it can take the power surges... maybe like ironman can charge its batteries LOL

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E2Cs need fuel and pilots.. this one, just pump up with helium and let it stay up there 24/7..

 

Only thing is better make sure the mooring lines are strong enough. Knowing how prone we are to once-in-50-years freak storm, we do not want them to float north or southwards.. [rolleyes]

SAF will have to shoot it down if it floats away to our neighbours......... use it as a live target practice.......... [laugh]

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is this complementing the UAVs? then wat happens to the E2Cs?

 

E2Cs are being phased out and replaced with Gulfstream G550s...

 

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is this complementing the UAVs? then wat happens to the E2Cs?

 

its manned vs un-manned.

 

E2C already been replaced with G550 if I am not wrong.

 

E2Cs are being phased out and replaced with Gulfstream G550s...

 

 

much better looking aircraft i must say [sly]

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its manned vs un-manned.

 

E2C already been replaced with G550 if I am not wrong.

 

much better looking aircraft i must say [sly]

 

Oh yes... The E2C looks clumsy with the roti-prata kosong...

 

But it has served well and the US is still using it as surveillance for the battle group... It's useful as it can be based on an aircraft carrier...

 

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