Embraer R-99

R-99A/B
P-99
Brazilian Air Force R-99A
Role Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) (R-99A)
Remote sensing (R-99B)
Maritime patrol (P-99)
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 1999
Introduction 1999
Status Active
Primary users Brazilian Air Force (R-99A/B)
Hellenic Air Force (R-99A)
Mexican Air Force (R-99A/P-99)
Produced 1999-
Number built 10 (R-99A)
3 (R-99B)
2 (P-99)
Unit cost ~US$80 million
Developed from Embraer ERJ-145

The Embraer R-99 and P-99 are military versions of the ERJ 145 civil regional jet. The R-99 series are equipped with Rolls-Royce AE 3007 turbofan engines, although they are modified to provide 20% more thrust than the civil version. The first flight was in 1999.

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Variants

The R-99A is an Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft, equipped with the Erieye airborne radar from Saab Microwave Systems (formerly Ericsson Microwave Systems) of Sweden. The FAB claims that it has 95% of the capability of the larger AWACS aircraft which are in service in the air forces of other nations.

The R-99B is a remote sensing aircraft. It employs a synthetic aperture radar, combination electro-optical and FLIR systems as well as a multi-spectral scanner. The aircraft also possesses signal intelligence and C3I capabilities.

The P-99 is the maritime patrol version of the R-99. It shares much of the same sensor suite as the R-99B, but most visibly, lacks the multi-spectral scanner and the side-looking radar. It retains many of the C3I and ELINT capabilities of the R-99B. The P-99 also carries four underwing hardpoints, which can be mounted with a variety of torpedoes and/or anti-ship missiles. Mexico was the launch customer for this variant.

In Brazilian service, the R-99A and R-99B are based in Anapolis AFB. Five R-99As and three R-99Bs are operated by the Air Force as part of the SIVAM program.

Operators

 Brazil
 Greece
 Mexico
 India
  • Indian Air Force - 3 EMB-145SA to be fitted w/LRDE developed AESA radar array, datalinks, IFF, RWR, MWR

Specifications (ERJ 140)

Data from Suppositions according to EMB 145 family specifications.[citation needed]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 3; pilot, co-pilot, flight attendant
  • Capacity: 44 passengers
  • Length: 28.45 m (93 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 20.04 m (65 ft 9 in)
  • Height: 6.76 m (22 ft 2 in)
  • Wing area: 51.2 m² (551 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 11,740 kg (25,900 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 17,100 kg (37,700 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 21,100 kg (46,500 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce AE 3007A turbofan, 33.0 kN (7,420 lbf) each

Performance

Gallery

An Embraer R-99A AEW&C of the Mexican Air Force at Santa Lucia AFB.

An Embraer R-99A (EMB-145H AEW&C) of the Hellenic Air Force during delivery tests at Elefsis AB, Greece.

An Embraer R-99A of the Brazilian Air Force on display at RAF Fairford, England, during an airshow.

Embraer R-99A AEW&C during trials in Halmstad, Sweden, before delivery to the Brazilian Air Force.

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