High Gallery
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Military Aircraft
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| The E-6A
communications relay mission is accomplished by trailing dual wire
antennas while performing a continuous orbit maneuver. It is essential
that the wires obtain as near a vertical attitude as possible for optimum
very low frequency connectivity. Currently, there exists orbit control
problems and wire/tail contact causing bank-angle restrictions which
precludes the E-6A from obtaining optimal wire verticality. Modifications
to the avionics systems are required to meet the orbit operational
requirements. The E-6A Orbit Improvement Program, which corrects theE-6A
deficiency, consists of the installation of auto throttles and software
improvements to the Flight Management Computer System (FMCS). |
TECHNICAL DATA
| Description | Specifications |
| Manufacturer: Boeing Aircraft | Length: 152 ft 11 in. |
| First Flight: February 19, 1987 | Height: 42 ft. 5 in. |
| Model: A | Wing Span: 148 ft. 4 in. |
| Crew: Four , up to five communications operators, or increased mission crew for extended or remote deployment assignments. | Wing Area: |
| Nickname: Mercury | Empty Weight: |
| Basic Role: long endurance communications relay. | Max. Weight: 342,000 lb. |
| Other Versions: E-6B | Armament: None. |
| Principal User: USA. |
Propulsion |
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Performance |
Power Plant: CFM-56-2A-2 High bypass turbofans. |
| Range: 7,307 miles. | Horsepower: 24,000 lb. |
| Max. Speed: 610 mph. | No. Of Engines: Four. |
| Ceiling: 42,000 ft. | |
| Climb Rate: |
