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The E-9A is used as an airborne platform and telemetry relay aircraft providing ocean surface surveillance and target telemetry of missiles fired for over the horizon profiles on the Gulf Ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Michael Ammons)
A militarized version of the Bombardier civilian Dash 8 commuter aircraft, the E-9 is a short- to medium-range turboprop that is frequently used in short-haul regional airline operations in its...
Two E-9A aircraft operating from Tyndall AFB are used for TM and UHF relay and surface clearance in support of Air Force Development Test Center (AFDTC) operations at Eglin AFB, Florida.
1 sty 2020 · The E-9A Widget is one of the Air Force’s least flashy aircraft, but is still quite important to national security. The twin turboprop E-9A is primarily employed by the US Air Force to patrol waters around military research and training facilities.
De Havilland E-9A 'Dash 8' Description Notes: Two engine prop aircraft with sea surveillance radar and data link for drone command and control to relay missile firing information.
The E-9A is a modified DHC-8 commuter aircraft that provides air-to-air telemetry support for weapons testing, target drone operations, and range clearance.
4 mar 2015 · The E-9A Widget is a very small, yet highly important piece to that machine. "It is the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated sea-surveillance, telemetry relay and UHF radio relay platform," said Maj. Anthony Carson, 82nd Aerial Target Squadron E-9A Widget director of operations.
