WE-10 Overseer
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- Production cost: $53.4 million (USD)
- Price: $82 million (USD)
Specifications
Primary Function
- Airborne early warning command and control naval aircraft (AEW&C)
Builder
Power Plant
- 2 Norton Power G-TC-21A
Length
- 17.91 meters
Height
- 6.12 meters
Wingspan
- 26.22 meters
Speed
- 441 knots (Cruise)
- 534 knots (Maximum)
Ceiling
- 11,275 meters
Range
- 1,425 nautical miles
Maximum Takeoff Weight
- 25,118 kg
Crew
- Five
The WE-10 Overseer was designed in 1996 in order to extend the sensor range of the Wingardian fleets. Operating from a carrier, the Overseer can position itself high above the allied ships, and detect any incoming threats with greater anticipation thanks to the advanced sensors equipment onboard the aircraft. The WE-10 is also ideal to plan and coordinate strikes to targets within 300 nautical miles from the carrier group.
Being an unarmed aircraft, the Overseer shouldn't fly far from the task force without proper escort. Nevertheless, it proves to be an invaluable asset to any modern battle group.
