Wedgetail Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of E-7 Wedgetail?
A
AWACs (ISTAR fleet) to provide situational awareness
2
Q
where will Wedgetail be based?
A
Lossimouth (8 Squadron)
3
Q
on which airframe is Wedgetail based?
A
737 Next Gen
4
Q
when is wedgetail set to come online?
A
2023
5
Q
how many wedgetails will be operated?
A
3
6
Q
which aircraft is Wedgetail replacing?
A
Sentinel and Sentry
7
Q
What is MESA?
A
Multi-Role Scanned Array
8
Q
which organisation will Wedgetail operate as part of?
A
NATOs airborne early warning force
9
Q
what is the advantages of having Wedgetail in Lossiemouth?
A
alongside poseidon, both 737 types, and can take advantage of the infrastructure upgrades made there
