L3 Harris Completes Installation of Equipment for First EC-37B Electronic Warfare Aircraft for the US Air Force
Replacing Aging Aircraft The EC-37B Compass Call is set to replace the aging EC-130H fleet, which is showing signs of wear. Five units will be decommissioned and transferred to the 309th Aerospace and Maintenance Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Advanced Features of the EC-37B This new aircraft, based on a modified Gulfstream GV-SP, incorporates a wide range of mission-specific equipment and sensors. BAE Systems provided key components for the Baseline 3 configuration, while L3 Harris handled the installation and integration.
Delivery Plan for the EC-37B The USAF will receive the first five aircraft in the Baseline 3 configuration, with subsequent aircraft transitioning to the future Baseline 4 configuration. Notable improvements include the Advanced Radar Countermeasures System (ARCS).
Preparations for EC-37B Delivery The first EC-37B has completed the integration of electronic warfare and ISR systems and has received its initial gray-tone paint. Specific details regarding the delivery date and commencement of test flights have not been disclosed.
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Anticipation Surrounding EC-37B Delivery Despite recent progress, there remains secrecy and confidentiality regarding the delivery date and test flight initiation for the first EC-37B. This highlights the significance and sensitivity of these specialized electronic warfare aircraft for the US Air Force.