EA-37B Compass Call
EA-37B Compass Call
Electronic Attack Aircrafts
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Basic Information
Name
EA-37B Compass Call
Designation
EA-37B Compass Call
Alternate Designation
EC-37B Compass Call
Equipment Type
Electronic Attack Aircrafts
Manufacturer
BAE Systems, L-3 Communications
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The US Air Force EA-37B Compass Call is an electronic warfare (EW) attack aircraft developed on the basis of the Gulfstream G550 business jet as the replacement for the EC-130H Compass Call aircraft fleet. The new platform will feature advanced Compass Call capabilities to be integrated by BAE Systems and L-3 Communications. The EA-37B is expected to deliver higher combat effectiveness compared with the EC-130H. The US Air Force is expected to get the first two EA-37B aircraft in 2023 with a fleet of 10 aircraft expected to be fielded in the late 2020s.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Electronic Attack Aircrafts
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
EC-37B Compass Call
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
BAE Systems*, L-3 Communications
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2026
First Flight
September 2023
Total Production
12
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Engines
2
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Turbofan Engines: BR710 (2)
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003725
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
United States
Italy
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