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Russia Gives Update On New AWACS Plan

The A-100 with its new AESA radar will make a first flight later this year.

Like the A-50 pictured here, the A-100 is based on the Il-76 airlifter, but the later, re-engined version. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

By Vladimir Karnozov

November 6, 2017

The prototype Beriev A-100 airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft will make its first flight later this year and enter service in 2020, according to Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu. In the Russian Air and Space Force (Russian acronym VKS), the A-100 will supplement and eventually replace the Beriev A-50 AWACS that has been in service since 1985. Addressing servicemen earlier this month, Shoigu added that a flying laboratory is already flying to help mature key technologies for the new type.

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