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Four B-737 AEW for South Korea

Seoul, South Korea - USD 1.59bn contract

South Korea signed a USD 1.59bn contract with Boeing to buy four B-737s converted for AEW (Airborne Early Warning) role. The first airplane will be delivered in 2011 and three in 2013. The aircraft will be used for advanced radar system that can track airborne and maritime targets and direct fighter jets and ships to engage them. Their range exceeds 3500 nautical miles, they can fly up to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 70182
Rome, Italy, 11/25/2006 08:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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