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mercure1 wrote:In order to replace the aging E-2C fleet, a contract for the acquisition of three E-2D has been signed for the French Navy for US$353mil.
The aircraft which will be delivered by 2027 will provide French naval forces improved capabilities for service onboard Charles de Gaulle and future carrier fleet.
https://air-cosmos.com/article/la-franc ... 53-m-25741
par13del wrote:Somewhat surprised that they are not pursuing a joint venture to have an ATR converted to be an AEW platform.
par13del wrote:Somewhat surprised that they are not pursuing a joint venture to have an ATR converted to be an AEW platform.
LMP737 wrote:par13del wrote:Somewhat surprised that they are not pursuing a joint venture to have an ATR converted to be an AEW platform.
The cost of navalizing an ATR would be prohibitively expensive.