EMB 145 AEW&C

The EMB 145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) is a flexible, reliable and affordable jet

April 2009
to accomplish modern Air Surveillance missions. It features an Active Phased Array radar and a fast
and flexible Command and Control system in the ERJ 145 – a platform that has more than 1,100
aircraft flying worldwide and more than 14 million flight hours. This is a perfect blend of effectiveness
and economics to meet the operational and logistic requirements of defense forces throughout the
world today.
The EMB 145 AEW&C is a true multi-mission platform: it is fully operational, performing civilian and
military missions such as:
EMB 145 AEW&C Airborne early warning Electronic intelligence
Airspace management Surveillance of borders
Fighter allocation and intercept control Search and rescue coordination
Surveillance of economic zones Tanker and fighter vectoring

The EMB 145 AEW&C is equipped with an ESA (Electronically Scanned Antenna) multi-mode pulse
Doppler radar, capable of detecting and tracking air targets operating at low altitudes over all types
22 ft 2 in
of clutter. The ESA technology also provides the capability to accomplish Air and Sea Surveillance
(6.75 m)
tasks simultaneously. A secondary radar, fully integrated, identifies and controls friendly aircraft,
preventing fratricide.
98 ft 0 in The EMB 145 AEW&C provides all the capabilities for both tactical and defensive forces management.
(29.87 m) The open architecture onboard Command and Control (C2) integrates processes and disseminates
information from systems such as Tactical Communications, Electronic Support Measures, Automatic
Identification System and Self-Protection System, among others.
Electronically Scanned Antenna
Concentrates the energy where it is needed
OPTIONAL SIDE-FACING OR FORWARD-FACING CONSOLES Extended maximum detection range
Target prioritization
High tracking accuracy
Simultaneous air and sea modes operation
Graceful degradation feature
24 ft 9 in
Platform Main Features
(7.55 m)
Situational awareness enhanced by low noise and low
vibration levels
Growth potential for future upgrades
Spacious and comfortable rest area
Forward or side-facing console installation
MULTIFUNCTION CONSOLES (Growth Potential: Up to 6)
Air-to-air refueling system
Typical total flight time of 8 hours

Toilet
Operator consoles
Rest area

Galley
Baggage compartment
68 ft 11 in Electronic equipment compartment
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