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BAE, L3Harris Deliver First Compass Call Aircraft To Air Force

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

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BAE, L3Harris Deliver First Compass Call Aircraft To Air Force

EC-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft. Photo: L3Harris Technologies

BAE Systems and L3Harris Technologies [LHX] on Tuesday said they have delivered the first of 10 EC-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft to the Air Force. The EA-37B, which is based on General Dynamics’ [GD] Gulfstream G550 business jet, will replace the larger, 40-year-old EC-130H Compass Call aircraft fleet. The companies said the G550 is faster, can stay aloft longer and operate at higher altitudes to give it “improved survivability and range.” BAE is responsible for the mission system, which…

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