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Saturday, February 04, 2012

US Navy to launch E-2D's operational test and evaluation

E-2D Advanced HawkeyeThe US Navy is poised to launch the initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) process for its new Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye surveillance aircraft, with the airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system type expected to achieve initial operating capability status in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Four E-2Ds have been transferred to the navy's Air Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VX-1), with IOT&E work to commence in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, the service said.

Activities will be performed at various locations in the USA, with the process due to conclude in the fourth quarter of FY2012.

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