PAF Receives Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C

[Abbas Ali]

Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C - Copyright SAAB

DECEMBER 8, 2009 - According to news reports, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has received first of four Swedish-built Saab 2000 ERIEYE Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) aircraft. The aircraft landed at a Pakistani Air Base today (December 8), according to news reports.

Remaining three Saab 2000 ERIEYE (AEW&C) will be delivered to PAF in year 2010.

[Abbas Ali]

Here's March 2008 photo of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C (serial# 10045) scanned from PAF 2009 wall calendar.



MARCH 2008 - Photo of first Saab 2000 (construction number 045) converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C. This particular photo was taken at a Swedish Air Field on March 27, 2008 during rollout ceremony of the aircraft in Pakistan Air Force markings with serial# 10045. Later, this aircraft underwent extenstive test flights in Sweden under Swedish civilian aircraft registration SE-045.

Here's photo of Saab 2000 (construction number 045) converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C. In following photo taken on July 12, 2008, during 'Farnborough International Airshow 2008' in United Kingdom, the aircraft is seen sporting Swedish civilian aircraft registration SE-045.

Click here to see large photo.

In October 2005, a contract was signed between Pakistan amd Swedish aerospace and defence company SAAB for supply of an airborne Surveillance System to PAF. The contract was finalized and became effective in June 2006. Saab 2000 is one of fastest turboprop aircraft in the world and under the contract PAF is acquiring 4 x Saab ERIEYE AEW&C aircraft and 1 x standard Saab 2000 aircraft for training and transport flights.

PAF is acquiring following five Saab 2000 aircraft under this deal.

1
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 019
Year Built: 1995
PAF Serial Number: J019

Saab 2000 (c/n 019) was delivered to PAF as standard Saab 2000 in September 2008 with serial# J019 and it is used for training and transport flights.

2
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 025
Year Built: 1995

Saab 2000 (c/n 025) will be converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and is expected to be delivered to PAF with serial# 10025.

3
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 040
Year Built: 1996

Saab 2000 (c/n 040) will be converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and is expected to be delivered to PAF with serial# 10040.

4
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 045
Year Built: 1997

Saab 2000 (c/n 045) has been converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and I guess it's the first Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C delivered to PAF with serial# 10045 in December 2009.

5
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 049
Year Built: 1997

Saab 2000 (c/n 049) has been converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and is expected to be delivered to PAF with serial# 10049.

Photo of Saab 2000 (c/n 049) converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and undergoing pre-delivery test flights can be viewed >>here<<.

Here's photo of PAF's standard Saab 2000 (serial# J019).

PAF Saab 2000 (construction number 019), sporting PAF serial# J019, photographed at Chaklala Air Base, Rawalpindi/Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad. J019 was delivered to PAF September 2008 as standard Saab 2000 and is used for training and transport flights.

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here is another link
http://theasiandefence.blogspot.com/200 ... e-aew.html
http://www.samaa.tv/News15236-Pakistan_ ... plane.aspx

[ConnieMan]

This is great achievement for every Pakistani around the world!

This newer equipment that Pakistan is now induction is hard work and efforts of our recent past president Gen. Musharraf, if he didn't made these efforts for our beloved country i can bet Pakistani armed forces would be dreaming for very long time to come.

Thanks Gen Musharraf for giving us this elite and sophisticated equipment. Newer arsenal includes 4 Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&Cs, 4 IL-78's aerial refueling tankers and 4 F-16D Block 52s out which first IL-78 and F-16D still has to delivered as they are in pre-delivery tests presently.

I also would like to add that, these achievements and first deliveries are in making history for Pakistan armed forces specially PAF in these crucial and hard times in which country is presently...

I salute Gen. Musharraf at this time for giving us all this latest defense equipment!!...

[Abbas Ali]

Newer arsenal includes 4 Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&Cs, 4 IL-78's aerial refueling tankers and 4 F-16D Block 52s

Under 'Peace Drive I' programme, Pakistan is acquiring 18 brand new F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft from United States.

These 18 new F-16s are:

12 x F-16C Fighting Falcon
6 x F-16D Fighting Facon

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

PAF Gets First Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

By Iftikhar A. Khan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday received first of its four Saab-2000 Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft from Sweden.

According to an official announcement, the aircraft landed at one of main operating bases, marking a major milestone in PAF’s overall modernisation plan.

With the induction of the Swedish system, PAF has become one of the few air forces in the world to have Airborne Early Warning capability.

Besides detecting high- and medium-altitude aircraft, this state-of-the-art system is also capable of detecting low-level flying objects over land and sea at extended ranges. The system is capable of picking even the surface targets over the sea.

By virtue of these features, PAF would be able to boost its operational capability manifold by achieving requisite early warning for efficient and meaningful air defence of its airspace.

Source: DAWN

Saab 2000 ERIEYEâ„¢ AEW&C - Cost effective platform
Based on Swedish defense technology, Saab Surveillance System is the most modern tactical surveillance system of today. It enables integration with any existing environment, offering great operational flexibility aiming at Superior Situation Awareness.

The Saab 2000 ERIEYEâ„¢ AEW&C combines a modern turboprop aircraft with an advanced technology sensor system to provide a highly capable yet cost effective surveillance platform. The primary role of the Saab 2000 ERIEYEâ„¢ AEW&C is to detect and track targets. The Saab 2000 aircraft is able to in incorporate high speed dash with low speed loitering capability, with inherent fuel efficiency that meets demanding AEW&C requirements for performing a 180 degree turn in less than 30 seconds with an endurance of more than 9 hours.

The Saab Surveillance System solves both national and international interoperability issues, such as search & rescue operations, surveillance and control of national borders and economic zones and detection of illegal activities.

Saab Surveillance System, the most modern surveillance system of today:
* Provides Superior Situation Awareness.
* Provides great Tactical Mobility and Short Reaction Times.
* The most suitable platform with excellent Hot and High performance and 180 degree turn capability in less than 30 seconds.
* Integrates with the Existing Systems and improves Decision Support.
* Includes comprehensive selectable logistics support.
* Offers the most cost effective Surveillance System on the market today.

Source: SAAB

[Salman Haider]

PAF receives Swedish AWACS aircraft
December 8, 2009

By Ishfaqullah Shawl

ISLAMABAD:: First Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) SAAB-2000, aircraft from Sweden has landed at Pakistan Air Force base to further enhance the operational and surveillance capabilities of Pakistan Air Force (PAF). The first of four Swedish SAAB-2000 AWACS aircraft landed at an operational air base of PAF.

The acquisition of airborne early warning capability by the PAF would greatly enhance its defensive capabilities and is an essential part of its modernisation efforts, PAF sources said. They said the achievement of airborne early warning capability would provide much-needed boost to Pakistan's security.

They said the aircraft is also equipped with electronic surveillance support systems for intelligence gathering along with a full set of defensive aids. The project merges Saab's 2000 turboprop aircraft with Ericsson's Erieye radar system. Marking achievement of a major milestone in the overall modernisation of the PAF, the SAAB-2000 will not only enhance the operational capability of PAF but also make the defence of the country impregnable, said a spokesman of the PAF.

With the induction of Swedish AWACS, the PAF has become one of the few air forces in the world to have AWACS capability. Besides detection of high and medium altitude flying aircraft, this state-of-the-art aircraft is also capable of detecting low-level flying objects over land and sea at extended ranges, the PAF spokesman said.

He said the system is capable of picking even the surface targets over the sea. He said by virtue of these features the PAF would be able to boost its operational capabilities manifold by achieving requisite early warning for efficient and meaningful defence of its air space. The SAAB-2000 is one of the fastest turboprop airplanes in existence. It is able to cruise at a speed of over 665 km/h (360 kt).

In June 2006, Pakistan finalised the purchase of six SAAB 2000 turboprop aircraft to be equipped with the Saab-Ericsson Erieye Airborne Early Warning system. Revised in May 2007 due to renegotiations with the Government of Pakistan, only five aircraft will be delivered, four of which will be equipped with the Erieye system. On April 3, 2008, the first SAAB-2000 Erieye AEW&C was rolled out and presented to Pakistan Air Force officials during a ceremony in Sweden.

General characteristics of SAAB-2000

Crew: Flight crew of three to four

Capacity: Normal passenger accommodation for 50 at three abreast and 81 cm (32 in) pitch.

Max seating for 58 at three abreast and 76 cm (30 in) pitch, with repositioned galley and wardrobe

Length: 27.28 m (89 ft 6 in)

Wingspan: 24.76 m (81 ft 3 in)

Height: 7.73 m (25 ft 4 in)

Wing area: 55.7 m² (600 sq. ft)

Performance

Cruise speed: 682 km/h (424 mph, 368 knots) at 25,000 ft

Service ceiling: 31,000 ft

Rate of climb: 2,250 ft/min (11.4 m/s) initial Avionics

Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite with integrated avionics processor (IAP).

Source: Business Recorder

[TAILWIND]

When and if the training is complete, will the standards SAAB 2000 be converted to AEW configuration? This I am saying that with a number of C-130s, CN-235, Y-12, CitationVI and newly inducted phenoms, does the PAF still need a transport acft?
Abbas would tell us, who was the previous operator of these acft built in 1995?

[Abbas Ali]

^ I've included info about previous operators of these aircraft in following details.

1
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 019
Year Built: 1995
PAF Serial Number: J019
Previous Operators: Regional Airlines, Air France (registration F-GMVB)

Saab 2000 (c/n 019) was delivered to PAF as standard Saab 2000 in September 2008 with serial# J019 and it is used for training and transport flights.

Photos of Saab 2000 (construction number 019) in markings of previous operator:

Regional Airlines, registration F-GMVB.

Click here to see large photo.

Air France (Regional Airlines), registration F-GMVB.

Click here to see large photo.

2
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 025
Year Built: 1995
Previous Operators: Deutsche BA (registration D-ADSE), Regional Airlines (registration F-GTSE), Lithuanian Airlines (registration LY-SBC)

Saab 2000 (c/n 025) will be converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and is expected to be delivered to PAF with serial# 10025.

Photos of Saab 2000 (construction number 025) in markings of previous operators:

Deutsche BA, registration D-ADSE.

Click here to see large photo.

Regional Airlines, registration F-GTSE.

Click here to see large photo.

Lithuanian Airlines, registration LY-SBC.

Click here to see large photo.

3
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 040
Year Built: 1996
Previous Operators: Regional Airlines, Air France (registration F-GMVE),

Saab 2000 (c/n 040) will be converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and is expected to be delivered to PAF with serial# 10040.

Photos of Saab 2000 (construction number 040) in markings of previous operator:

Regional Airlines, registration F-GMVE.

Click here to see large photo.

Air France (Regional Airlines), registration F-GMVE.

Click here to see large photo.

4
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 045
Year Built: 1997
Previous Operators: Regional Airlines (registrations F-GMVF, LX-RAC, F-GMVU), Lithuanian Airlines (registration LY-SBW)

Saab 2000 (c/n 045) has been converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and I guess it's the first Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C delivered to PAF with serial# 10045 in December 2009.

Photos of Saab 2000 (construction number 045) in markings of previous operators:

Regional Airlines, registration F-GMVF.

Click here to see large photo.

Regional Airlines (Europe Air Charter), registration LX-RAC.

Click here to see large photo.

Air France (Regional Airlines), registration F-GMVU.

Click here to see large photo.

Lithuanian Airlines, registration LY-SBW.

Click here to see large photo.

5
Aircraft Type: Saab 2000
Construction Number: 049
Year Built: 1997
Previous Operators: Regional Airlines (registration F-GMVG)

Saab 2000 (c/n 049) has been converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and is expected to be delivered to PAF with serial# 10049.

Photo of Saab 2000 (c/n 049) converted to Saab 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C and undergoing pre-delivery test flights can be viewed >>here<<.

Photos of Saab 2000 (construction number 049) in markings of previous operators:

Regional Airlines, registration F-GMVG.

Click here to see large photo.

Air France (Regional Airlines), registration F-GMVG.

Click here to see large photo.

Abbas

[Salman Haider]

Pakistan acquires Airborne Early Warning aircraft
December 8, 2009

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has acquired the first of four airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft from Sweden, an air force spokesman said on Wednesday, in a move to match the capabilities of its main rival, India.

The Saab-2000 AWACS aircraft was handed over to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday.

"The aircraft landed at one of the PAF's main operating bases, marking the achievement of a major milestone in the overall modernisation plan of PAF," the spokesman said in a statement.

The air force gave no details of the cost of the deal nor did it say when the three remaining aircraft would be delivered.

The AWACS aircraft can detect high- and medium-altitude aircraft, low-level flying objects over land and sea and can pick up surface targets over the sea, the force said.

India acquired the first of three AWACS aircraft from Israel in May.

The nuclear-armed South Asian rivals have fought three wars since their independence from British rule in 1947 and strive to match each other's military capabilities.

India is also wary of its northeastern neighbour, China, which is the main supplier of defence hardware to Pakistan.

Relations between Pakistan and India improved after they launched a peace process in early 2004 but India suspended a broad peace process after last year's militant attacks on the Indian city of Mumbai by Pakistan-based Islamist militants.

India increased its defence spending by nearly a quarter in 2009/10 to $28.9 billion (17.9 billion pounds) as the government focussed on security following the Mumbai attacks in which 166 people were killed.

Pakistan raised its defence spending by 15.3 percent in the 2009/10 fiscal year to $4.2 billion, though defence analysts say much of the increase would be spend on the fight against al Qaeda and Taliban militants on its western border with Afghanistan.

(Reporting by Zeeshan Haider; Editing by Robert Birsel)

[Abbas Ali]

Three More Early Warning Aircraft Next Year, Says minister

MULTAN, Dec 13: Minister for Defence Production Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan Jatoi said on Sunday that Pakistan would receive three more Airborne Warning and Control System (Awacs) aircraft in 2010.

Talking to newsmen at the airport here, he said that one such plane had already arrived in the country.

Source: DAWN

[Salman Haider]

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here is the image of saab