Embraer R-99
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| R-99A/B P-99 |
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 Brazilian Air Force R-99A |
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| Type | Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) (R-99A) Remote sensing (R-99B) Maritime patrol (P-99) |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| Maiden flight | 1999 |
| Introduction | 1999 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary users | Brazilian Air Force (R-99A/B) Greek Air Force (R-99A) Mexican Air Force (R-99A/P-99) |
| Produced | 1999- |
| Number built | 10 (R-99A) 3 (R-99B) 2 (P-99) |
| Unit cost | ~US$80 million |
| Developed from | Embraer ERJ-145 |
The Embraer R-99 and P-99 are conversions of the ERJ 145 civil regional jet airliner, for military purposes. The R-99 series are equipped with Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofan engines, although they are modified to provide 20% more thrust than the civil version. The first flight was in 1999.
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[edit] Variants
The R-99A is an Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft, equipped with the Erieye airborne radar from Ericsson AB of Sweden. The FAB claims that it has 95% of the capability of the larger AWACS aircraft which are in service in the air forces of other nations.
The R-99B is a remote sensing aircraft. It employs a synthetic aperture radar, combination electro-optical and FLIR systems as well as a multi-spectral scanner. The aircraft also possesses signal intelligence and C3I capabilities.
The P-99 is the maritime patrol version of the R-99. It shares much of the same sensor suite as the R-99B, but most visibly, lacks the multi-spectral scanner and the side-looking radar. It retains many of the C3I and ELINT capabilities of the R-99B. The P-99 also carries four underwing hardpoints, which can be mounted with a variety of torpedoes and/or anti-ship missiles. Mexico was the launch customer for this variant.
In Brazilian service, the R-99A and R-99B are based in Anapolis AFB. Five R-99As and three R-99Bs are operated by the Air Force as part of the SIVAM program.
[edit] Operators
- Brazilian Air Force - 5 R-99As, 3 R-99Bs
- Hellenic Air Force - 4 R-99As
- Mexican Air Force - 1 R-99A, 2 P-99s
[edit] Specifications (ERJ 140)
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General characteristics
- Crew: 3; pilot, co-pilot, flight attendant
- Capacity: 44 passengers
- Length: 28.45 m (93 ft 4 in)
- Wingspan: 20.04 m (65 ft 9 in)
- Height: 6.76 m (22 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 51.2 m² (551 ft²)
- Empty weight: 11,740 kg (25,900 lb)
- Loaded weight: 17,100 kg (37,700 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 21,100 kg (46,500 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce AE 3007A turbofan, 33.0 kN (7,420 lbf) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 834 km/h (518 mph, Mach 0.78)
- Range: 3,019 km (1,876 miles)
- Service ceiling 11,278 m (37,000 ft)
- Rate of climb: 780 m/min (2,560 ft/min)
- Wing loading: 334 kg/m² (68 lb/ft²)
Radar detection: 450 KM
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