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The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, also marketed as the Boeing 737 AEW&C, is a twin-engine airborne early warning and control aircraft originally designed for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Based on the Boeing 737 Next Generation design, it has a fixed active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar antenna instead of a rotating one as with the 707-based Boeing E-3 Sentry.[2][3] The E-7 was designed for the RAAF under "Project Wedgetail" and designated E-7A Wedgetail.

The 737 AEW&C has also been selected by the Turkish Air Force (under "Project Peace Eagle", Turkish: Barış Kartalı, designated E-7T),[4] the Republic of Korea Air Force ("Project Peace Eye", 피스 아이), and the United Kingdom (designated Wedgetail AEW Mk1).

The United States Air Force (USAF) had previously announced that the E-7 would replace the E-3 starting from 2027, but in June 2025 the Defense Department announced that they planned to cancel the purchase in favor of space-based solutions, including the proposed Golden Dome, and the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.[5][6][7] In the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026 passed by the US Congress in November 2025, additional funding was allocated to keep E-7 development on track.[8]

Design and development

Cutaway drawing

As early as 1986, the Australian Department of Defence evaluated industry proposals for airborne surveillance and early warning systems.[9] In 1994, further studies led to the approval of the first phase of Project AIR 5077.[9] In 1996, Australia issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the aircraft for the RAAF under Project Wedgetail, which refers to the indigenous eagle.[10] In 1999, Australia awarded Boeing Integrated Defense Systems a contract to supply four AEW&C aircraft with options for three additional aircraft.[9]

The 737 AEW&C is roughly similar to the 737-700ER. It uses the Northrop Grumman Electronic SystemsMulti-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) radar. The electronically scanned AEW and surveillance radar is located on a dorsal fin on top of the fuselage, dubbed the "top hat", and is designed for minimal aerodynamic effect. The radar is capable of simultaneous air and sea search, fighter control and area search, with a maximum range of over 600 km (look-up mode). The MESA radar is fixed, unlike the hydraulically rotated AN/APY-1/2 of the E-3 Sentry, which the 737 AEW&C is set to replace.[11] Despite this, the radar is still able to offer 360-degree azimuth scan using two broadside (side-emitting) electronic manifold arrays, each covering a 120° sector to starboard and port, and an end-fire array housed within the top hat that covers a 60° front and aft of the aircraft.[12][13]

The radar antenna array also serves as an ELINT array, with a maximum range of over 850 km at 9,000 metres (30,000 ft) altitude.[14] Radar signal processing equipment and a central computer are installed directly below the antenna array.[15]

Other modifications include ventral fins to counterbalance the radar and countermeasures mounted on the nose, wingtips and tail. Inflight refueling is via a receptacle on top of the forward fuselage. The cabin has eight operator consoles with sufficient space for four more. The Australian fleet will operate ten consoles with space for two more, four on the starboard side and six on the port side.[16]

Operational history

Australia

A Royal Australian Air Force Wedgetail

Australia ordered four AEW&C aircraft with options for three additional aircraft, two of which have since been taken up. The first two Wedgetails were assembled, modified and tested in Seattle, Washington, while the remainder were modified by Boeing Australia, with deliveries once set to begin in 2006.[17] Boeing and Northrop teamed with Boeing Australia, and BAE Systems Australia. Boeing Australia provides training, maintenance and support, BAE provides EWSP systems, Electronic Support Measures (ESM) systems and ground support systems.[18]

En junio de 2006, el Ministro de Defensa australiano, Brendan Nelson , declaró que el Wedgetail se había retrasado a pesar de la garantía previa de Boeing de que el trabajo se estaba desarrollando según lo previsto. [ 19 ] Boeing anunció un retraso de 18 meses debido a problemas en la integración de los sistemas de radar y sensores, y no esperaba la entrega hasta principios de 2009. Boeing incurrió en gastos de 770  millones de dólares (aproximadamente 1150 millones de dólares en 2024 ) por el retraso en 2006. [ 20 ] En junio de 2008, Boeing anunció un nuevo retraso debido a problemas de integración con los sistemas de radar y ESM. [ 21 ] 

En noviembre de 2009, Boeing entregó los dos primeros 737 AEW&C a la RAAF. [ 22 ] Estas aeronaves permanecieron propiedad de Boeing y operadas por esta antes de la aceptación formal de la RAAF en mayo de 2010. [ 23 ] La RAAF aceptó su sexto y último 737 AEW&C en junio de 2012. [ 24 ] Todos los Wedgetail de la RAAF son operados por el Escuadrón N.° 2 de la RAAF y tienen su base en la Base Williamtown de la RAAF . [ 25 ] En noviembre de 2012, el Wedgetail alcanzó la Capacidad Operativa Inicial. [ 1 ]

Un avión Wedgetail de la Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana (RAAF) sobrevolando Oriente Medio, 2017.

El 1 de abril de 2014, el Wedgetail realizó su primera misión operativa en la búsqueda del vuelo 370 de Malaysia Airlines , ayudando a controlar aeronaves de patrulla marítima frente a la costa de Australia Occidental. [ 26 ] El 1 de octubre de 2014, un Wedgetail realizó la primera misión australiana sobre Irak en apoyo a las fuerzas de la coalición que realizaban ataques aéreos contra el Estado Islámico (EIIL). [ 27 ] En mayo de 2015, la flota de Wedgetail alcanzó la capacidad operativa final (FOC). [ 28 ]

In November 2015, the Wedgetail performed the longest Australian command and control mission in a war zone during a 17-hour, 6-minute combat mission, requiring two air-to-air refuelings to stay aloft.[29] Australian Wedgetail crews routinely perform 13-hour missions.[30] In early April 2016, Rotation 5 of aircrew and maintenance personnel that had been operating the RAAF Wedgetail in the Middle East, achieved a record 100 percent mission success rate in Coalition operations against ISIS. The E-7A successfully conducted all 36 missions, each lasting upwards of 12 hours, amounting to nearly 500 hours of flying for the one aircraft.[31] The final Wedgetail rotation to the Middle East ended in early 2019.[32]

In October 2023, an Australian Wedgetail was deployed to Europe to contribute to international efforts to protect the flow of supplies to Ukraine following the Russian invasion of the country. The deployment was scheduled to last for six months.[33] The Wedgetail returned to Australia in early April 2024.[34] A second RAAF Wedgetail deployment to Europe began in August 2025.[35][36]

The Australian Government's 2024 Integrated Investment Program included a commitment to allocate $A5 billion to $A7 billion to replace the Wedgetail fleet between the 2024–25 and 2033–34 financial years.[37]

On 10 March 2026, the Australian government announced that an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and 85 supporting personnel would be deployed to the United Arab Emirates as part of the Australian involvement in the 2026 Iran war.[38][39] The Wedgetail will likely operate from the Al Minhad Air Base.[40]

Turkey

A Boeing 737 AEW&C of the Turkish Air Force

Four Boeing 737 AEW&C Peace Eagle aircraft along with ground support systems were ordered by the Turkish Air Force, with an option for two more. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is the Peace Eagle's primary subcontractor, performing parts production, testing, aircraft assembly and conversion. Another Turkish subcontractor, HAVELSAN, is responsible for ground support elements, system analysis and software support.[41] HAVELSAN is the only foreign company licensed by the U.S. government to receive critical source codes.[42] Peace Eagle 1 was modified and tested by Boeing in the US. Peace Eagle 2, 3 and 4 were modified and tested at TAI's facilities in Ankara, Turkey, in partnership with Boeing and several Turkish companies. In 2006, the four Peace Eagles were scheduled to be delivered in 2008.[43]

In September 2007, Boeing completed the first Peace Eagle test flight.[44] In June 2008, it was announced that Peace Eagle 2, the second 737 AEW&C, had completed modifications. Flight and mission system checks were completed in the third quarter of 2008.[45] In 2013, Israel delivered EW equipment for the Peace Eagle under US pressure.[46] On 21 February 2014, the first Peace Eagle, named Kuzey (meaning North), was formally accepted by the Turkish Air Force.[47][48][49] The remaining three aircraft are named Güney (South), Doğu (East) and Batı (West).[49] The fourth and final Peace Eagle was delivered in December 2015.[50]

In IDEF 2023 was a signed project contract, for the modernization of the E-7 Peace Eagle aircraft in the inventory of Turkish Air Force to meet the current operational needs of Air Force and to eliminate the obsolescence in the software. Within the scope of modernization, the aircraft will be equipped with IFF Mode 5 Responder, Karetta CRPA Antenna, Mission Computer Hardware developed by Aselsan.[51]

South Korea

A Republic of Korea Air Force Boeing 737 AEW&C

In November 2006, Boeing won a $1.6 billion contract with South Korea to deliver four aircraft by 2012.[52] Boeing beat the other entrant, IAI Elta's Gulfstream G550-based aircraft, which was eliminated from the competition in August 2006.[53] The first Peace Eye aircraft was delivered to Gimhae Air Base, Busan for acceptance testing in August 2011[54] with the remaining three aircraft delivered every six months until 2012.[55] The second aircraft was modified into an AEW&C configuration by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), then delivered to Gimhae Air Base in December 2011.[56] After receiving AEW&C modifications by KAI, the third aircraft was delivered in May 2012 to Gimhae Air Base.[57] The fourth aircraft was delivered in October 2012.[58]

In October 2019, the South Korean newspaper Munwha reported that the four E-7 aircraft had suffered from frequent breakdowns from 2013 to 2019, incurring costs of 350 billion Korean won, comparable to the 400 billion Korean won each aircraft cost to procure. The fleet availability between 2015 and 2019 was 63-73%, below the 75% target operating rate.[59][60]

In 2023, South Korea initiated a competitive program to acquire four additional AEW&C aircraft.[61] The Boeing E-7, Saab Global Eye, and a L3HarrisGulfstream-based variant competed for the contract,[62] with the L3Harris/ELTA bid winning in 2025.[59][63]

United Kingdom

A Wedgetail of the Royal Air Force
Wedgetail AEW1 of the RAF with the RAF's Red Arrows

En octubre de 2018, el Gobierno británico ( Ministerio de May ) anunció que estaba en conversaciones con Boeing sobre la posibilidad de que el E-7 Wedgetail reemplazara su flota de E-3D. También se estaban llevando a cabo conversaciones con Australia sobre el uso de la aeronave. [ 64 ] La aparente decisión de proceder con la adquisición sin una competencia recibió algunas críticas, y el Ministerio de Defensa fue acusado de mostrar favoritismo hacia Boeing, [ 65 ] mientras que Saab expresó su oposición al acuerdo "no competitivo" ya que podía ofrecer el sistema Erieye montado en el avión Airbus A330 MRTT . [ 66 ] En marzo de 2019, el Reino Unido firmó un acuerdo de 1980  millones de dólares (aproximadamente 2390 millones de dólares en 2024 ) para comprar cinco E-7 Wedgetail. [ 67 ] La aeronave será designada como "Wedgetail AEW1". [ 68 ] 

Se esperaba que Marshall Aerospace realizara la modificación del fuselaje, pero se retiró en mayo de 2020, por lo que Boeing seleccionó la sucursal británica de STS Aviation Group el 20 de mayo de 2020. [ 69 ] Dos de las cinco aeronaves se convertirán en aviones comerciales y el resto serán nuevos. [ 70 ] Cada conversión lleva aproximadamente 24 meses, comenzando el trabajo en la primera aeronave en 2021 y finalizando la última en 2026. [ 70 ]En junio de 2020, se esperaba que la primera entrega de Wedgetail se realizara en 2023. [ 71 ]

In December 2020, Air Forces Monthly reported that the UK was considering reducing its Wedgetail purchase from five to three aircraft and stated that such a move "could often mean just one aircraft would be available for operational tasking."[72] The 2021 Integrated Defence Review confirmed the reduced order of three aircraft.[73] In late 2022, it was reported that initial operating capability for the aircraft had slipped to 2024.[74] Then in 2024 it was indicated that service entry was now anticipated in 2025.[75] The in-service date then slipped further into 2026.[76] In February 2023, Air Chief MarshalMichael Wigston stated that the order of three aircraft may gradually rise back to five airframes.[77] The 2025 defence review recommended the procurement of additional aircraft, though this might proceed in conjunction with other NATO allies.[78]

The first AEW Mk1 was received by the RAF and bore the markings of the No. 8 Squadron RAF, who are operating the aircraft in its first service, on 18 October 2024.[79] It was then seen for the first time in public at the Royal International Air Tattoo in 2025, where it flew in Formation flight with the RAF'sRed Arrows display group.[80]

United States

In February 2021 General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, the Commander of the United States Pacific Air Forces, proposed that the USAF rapidly acquire E-7s to replace the E-3s deployed to the Indo-Pacific region.[81] In March 2022, Wilsbach stated that the E-3 had insufficient detection range against aircraft like the Chinese Chengdu J-20.[82] In April 2021, Aviation Week & Space Technology reported that Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, also voiced support for a near-term E-7 acquisition.[83] In October 2021, the USAF published a "Notice of Contract Action", stating its intent to award Boeing a sole-source contract to study the E-7 to determine if it can meet USAF configuration standards and mandates.[84][85]

A USAF E-7A in flight, artist's depiction

In April 2022, the USAF announced that the E-7 would replace the E-3, as it "is the only platform capable of meeting the requirements for the Defense Department's tactical battle management, command and control and moving target indication capabilities within the timeframe needed..."[5][86] In 2023, an initial $1.2 billion contract was awarded to develop two new US-specific variants of the E-7. A final production decision for a total fleet of 26 aircraft was planned for 2025, with the first USAF E-7 intended to enter service in 2027.[87][88][89]

In June 2025, it was reported that the Trump Administration was considering cancelling the E-7 procurement due to concerns that the aircraft would be vulnerable in future conflicts. During an appearance before Congress, Secretary of DefensePete Hegseth gave the E-7 as an example of "systems and platforms that are not survivable in the modern battlefield, or they don't give us an advantage in a future fight" and said that "tough decisions" needed to be made.[90]

On 26 June 2025, it was reported that the USAF had canceled the E-7 program due to ballooning costs and concerns about survivability. The termination, announced as part of the fiscal 2026 budget rollout, came after months of rumors that the program was in danger as the Trump administration increasingly set its sights on instead using space-based capabilities to help warplanes find and track enemy aircraft, known as the air moving target indicator (AMTI) mission.[7] However, in September 2025 it was announced that two existing Boeing 737 passenger aircraft would be significantly overhauled and upgraded to create two prototype early-warning surveillance aircraft for delivery to the USAF.[91][92]

In March 2026 the USAF awarded Boeing two deals totaling $2.43 billion to continue development of two E-7A prototypes.[93]

In June 2026, the Trump administration requested $1.55 billion in fiscal year 2027 funding to continue the E-7A program, including completion of the two prototype aircraft and development of five engineering and manufacturing development aircraft. The proposal would transfer $651 million from the U.S. Navy's E-2D Hawkeye procurement account and $899 million from classified U.S. Air Force procurement programs. The House Appropriations Committee approved the funding request while restoring the Navy's E-2D procurement funding, stating that both aircraft fulfilled complementary operational roles. [94][95][96]

Potential customers

Saudi Arabia

As of December 2023, Saudi Arabia was in the middle of a two-phase mid-life upgrade to its existing fleet of E-3 Sentry aircraft.[97] In August 2022, the USAF revealed that Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in the E-7.[98]

Failed bids

Italy

In 2004, the Italian Air Force was considering the purchase of a total of 14 Wedgetail and P-8 MMA aircraft, with aircraft support to be provided by Alitalia.[99] In 2008, owing to budget constraints, Italy chose not to proceed with either aircraft and chose a smaller, less expensive, interim solution in place of the P-8, the ATR 72MP.[100] In 2012, Italy acquired two Gulfstream G550 CAEW as part of a counter-deal to Israel's $1 billion (~$1.35 billion in 2024) order for 30 Alenia Aermacchi M-346 advanced jet trainers,[101] followed by an additional order of two more aircraft in 2022.[102]

NATO

In 2022, NATO issued a "Request for Information" (RFI) for a capability to replace its 14 E-3A AWACS aircraft by 2035, with an "initial operational capability" by 2031.[103] Boeing stated that it had responded to the request, offering an E-7-based solution.[104][105] Saab and Northrop Grumman also responded to the RFI, offering, the GlobalEye and the Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, respectively.[105]

In November 2023, NATO stated that the goal was to procure six E-7s to replace their E-3s, to begin operations in 2031. The E-7 was expected to be based at Geilenkirchen and could have operated from several forward locations across Europe.[106] In November 2025, the Dutch Ministry of Defence on behalf of NATO announced the cancellation of the acquisition of the E-7.[107] Due to the E-7 program losing its "strategic and financial basis" along with the US leaving the program in July has resulted in significant changes to NATO's AWACS program.[107] NATO opted for GlobalEye instead.[108][109]

United Arab Emirates

The Wedgetail was a competitor for the United Arab Emirates' AEW&C program in 2007.[110][111] In 2015, UAE selected the Saab GlobalEye over the Wedgetail and the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.[112]

Qatar

In 2014, Qatar stated it planned to purchase three 737 AEW&C aircraft.[113] In 2018, Qatar decided not to proceed with the planned purchase.[114][115]

Canada

In April 2024, Canada announced it would be investing CA$5 billion on AEW&C capabilities. The GlobalEye may be a competitor to the E-7.[116][117] In May 2026, Canada announced it would buy Saab's GlobalEye.[118]

Operators

A map with 737 AEW&C operators in blue
 Australia
 South Korea
 Turkey

Future operators

 United Kingdom
 United States
  • Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos : 2 aeronaves encargadas. En junio de 2025, el Pentágono canceló los planes de la USAF para adquirir 26 aeronaves, y la Ley de Asignaciones Continuas de septiembre de 2025 asignó 400 millones de dólares para continuar el desarrollo de dos prototipos. [ 87 ] [ 88 ] [ 8 ]

Presupuesto

Vista lateral

Datos de Boeing [ 123 ]

Características generales

  • Tripulación: Tripulación de vuelo: 2; tripulación de misión: 19 [ 124 ]
  • Capacidad: 43.720 lb (19.830 kg)
  • Longitud: 110  pies 4  pulgadas (33,6  m)
  • Envergadura: 117  pies 2  pulgadas (35,8  m)
  • Altura: 41  pies 2  pulgadas (12,5  m)
  • Superficie del ala: 980 pies  cuadrados  (91  m² )
  • Perfil aerodinámico : B737D
  • Peso en vacío: 102.750  lb (46.606  kg)
  • Peso máximo al despegue: 171.000  lb (77.600  kg)
  • Planta motriz: 2 motores turbofán CFM International CFM56-7B27A , 27.300 lbf (121 kN) de empuje cada uno  

Actuación

  • Velocidad de crucero: 530  mph (853  km/h, 460  nudos)
  • Alcance: 4.000  mi (6.500  km, 3.500  nmi)
  • Techo de servicio: 41.000  pies (12.500  m)

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