PLA AEW&C, SIGINT, EW and MPA thread

[lcloo]

For a 12 hour flight mission, I think 3 crews would be preferred, with each crew work for a four hour shift. 2 crews are also possible but they will have heavier workload and may get fatigue and risk making errors.

If one crew consist of 12 members, that would be 36 persons (3 crew) on the flight.

 

[valysre]

It can give a far superior ultra long range positive target ID, including on ground targets.
Also, very long range detection and tracking of small objects (missiles).

On this topic, it could also possibly augment radars designed to guide counter-battery fire.