Beriev A-100

Beriev · Russia · first flew 2017 · transport aircraft

The Beriev A-100 is a Russian next-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed as a successor to the A-50, based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport platform.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	High-mounted, swept
E — Engines	4 × turboprop, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	Large rotating saucer-shaped radar rotodome above fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Russian airborne early warning and control aircraft based on Il-76 platform
Large rotating saucer-shaped radar rotodome above fuselage
Four turboprop engines — actually turbofans on Il-76 base

Identical in airframe to the Il-76 transport, distinguished by the large disc-shaped rotodome mounted on struts above the rear fuselage — the definitive recognition feature of this AEW&C platform.

Specifications

The Beriev A-100 has a length of 46.59 m (153 ft).
It has a wingspan of 50.5 m (166 ft).
Its maximum speed is 900 km/h (559 mph).
Typical crew: 15.

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History

Development began in the 2000s and the A-100 Premier first flew in 2017. It features a new active electronically scanned array radar in a rotodome above the fuselage and significantly upgraded electronics compared to its predecessor. The programme aims to replace the ageing A-50 fleet.

Variants

The A-100 Premier is the prototype designation; the production version is intended as the A-100.

Where you'll see it

The A-100 is in developmental and evaluation service with the Russian Aerospace Forces, with full operational service expected in the mid-2020s.

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