오스트레일리아에 공급될 E-737의 레이더 테스트가 순조롭게 진행되는것 같습니다. 3시간동안 진행된 테스트에서 360도를 정상적으로 스캔하였고 별다른 문제없이 잘 작동했다고 합니다. 예전에 탐지에 문제가 있어서 구조물의 수정작업이 있었는데, 작업이 성공적으로 완료된것 같네요. 다른 기종들은 240 도 밖에 스캔하지 못하는데 반해 E-737은 세계최초로 360도 스캔이 가능한 phased array radar를 장착한 기종이라고 자랑하고 있는데, Erieye와 Phalcon을 의식한 얘기인것 같습니다. Erieye는 240도 스캔이 맞지만 예전의 Phalcon은 300도를 스캔 했었고, 앞으로는 360도를 스캔할 예정인데 조금 내용이 다른것 같네요. 오스트레일리아는 6대의 E-737을 주문했고 2006년 11월에 첫번째 기체를 수령한다고 합니다. " http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?session=dae.17107129.1137453089.Q8woIcOa9dUAAFtC750&modele=jdc_34 " Successful 'World-First' Test of Airborne Early Warning Radar       (Source: Australian Department of Defence; issued Jan. 16, 2006)       An Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Wedgetail aircraft that will soon provide Australia with leading-edge air and maritime surveillance has successfully conducted a 'world first' 360 degree scanning with an airborne phased array radar.   Defence Minister Robert Hill said the airborne test of the radar, carried out by the combined Boeing and Defence Materiel Organisation AEW&C project team based in the USA, lasted more than three hours and operated trouble-free.   "This is a fantastic achievement for the project team. One of the unique features of this radar is that it can scan through 360 degrees with no moving parts, where other phased array systems can only scan through 240 degrees," Senator Hill said.   "The Boeing 737 Wedgetail aircraft will provide a significant boost to Australia's combat capability. It will have far more flexibility and capability than other similar platforms in service today, and this latest test is further proof of its capabilities."   Meanwhile a 737 aircraft simulator has been installed and commissioned at RAAF Base Williamtown before for the arrival of the first Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Wedgetail aircraft next year.   Senator Hill said the pilot training simulator, commissioned as a Boeing 737 simulator, will be evolved over the next 6 months into the Wedgetail configuration to allow the completion of training before the first aircraft is officially handed over to the Royal Australian Air Force in November 2006.   The RAAF's No 2 Squadron based at Williamtown near Newcastle will fly the AEW&C Wedgetail when it becomes operational.   The Wedgetail is based on Boeing's next generation 737 aircraft, which is being modified to accommodate various sophisticated mission systems and radar.   Australia will acquire six aircraft and associated support and systems, with significant support by Australian industry. Importantly, the last four aircraft will be modified by Australian industry at Boeing Australia's facilities in Amberley, southern Queensland. (ends)