Legatia wrote:The Selkie wrote:
...I am afraid, that we'll have to revisit that one. I know, that they can work in maritime patrol at least, most likely also airborne ground surveillance as well as basic AWACS service, but what they can detect and can't detect is a good question.
I would imagine sensors and payload on an aircraft that weighs a little more than a general aviation aircraft would be very limited compared to a full-sized radar on an AEWC plane. In numbers they might have a more notable effect?
I have no clue as of now. I know, though, that the M-108 AWACS will only feature sensors, not weapons. That's what the cruiser and other drones are for. ; )