A-100 Premier
Type: Early Warning Aircraft
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
Overview
Next-generation airborne early warning and control aircraft based on the Il-76MD-90A transport platform. Features dual-band AESA radar providing 360-degree coverage, advanced battle management systems, and digital datalinks. Designed to replace aging A-50/A-50U Mainstay aircraft. Critical capability gap for Russian air operations after Ukrainian strikes destroyed/damaged existing AWACS fleet.
Technical Specifications
| Crew | 15-20 (flight + mission specialists) |
|---|---|
| Type | Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) |
| Radar | Vega A-100 Premier (active phased array) |
| Status | Development — first flight completed 2017, trials ongoing |
| Platform | Modified Ilyushin Il-476 (Il-76MD-90A) |
| Endurance | 10+ hours on station |
| Detection Range | >600 km for large aircraft |
| Simultaneous Targets | 300+ |
Operators
- Russia
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