ERIEYE Range & Specifications

ERIEYE is available on SAAB 2000 and Embraer EMB-145 platforms. The figure illustrates the range of the SAAB 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C platform.

Key Performance Data

Max endurance .......................................... > 9.5 hours
Max range ................................................ > 2,000 NM
Time to climb 25,000 ft* ................................. 15 mins
Cruise speed ............................................... 340 knots (TAS)
Patrol speed ............................................... 160 knots (IAS)
Takeoff distance .......................................... 1,400 m
Service ceiling ............................................ 30,000 ft

*Radar operational three mins after takeoff and during climb

Mission assumptions: ISA standard atmosphere, sea level airfield, nil wind

Radar

Type: Pulse Doppler, multimode
Antenna: Active Phased Array
Frequency: S-band
Instrumented range: 450 km
Altitude coverage: > 20 km
IFF-modes: 1, 2, 3/A, C, 4 and S

Electronic Support Measure

- 360º azimuth coverage
- High sensitivity
- Wide band
- High accuracy
- Radar warning
- SPS control/management

Secure Communication

- National secure data links or L11 and 16 (NATO)
- National secure voice or HQII and SATURN

C2

Main functions: System and sensor management, mission planning and simulation, track data processing, asset management and control, identification and allocation

Display system: High-resolution flat-panel colour displays and touch input display control

Geographical info: Digital map

Application software: High-level language