The E10, which was based on the ER, was intended to be an E4B replacement (as well as an , E8, RC135 Rivet Joint and probably E6 replacement) so moving to two engines and the 767 platform would not be a new directionWhen the 707 went out of production the last series of aircraft built were the s for the UK France and Saudi Then the Japanese said they wanted an AWACs so Boeing built a 767 AWACS using the same mission kit as the last of the 707 AWACS Next lThe USAF and NATO are casting about for what will replace the mindset is against fielding a direct replacement aircraft One problem with an AWACS like the is that it advertises its presence with its powerful radar, making a prime target for longrange radarseeking antiaircraft
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