IAI rolls out new ELI-3360 maritime patrol aircraft

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched its new ELI-3360 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), in a bid to deliver maritime domain situational awareness and superiority.

Based on the modified Bombardier Global 5000 business-jet platform, the new maritime patrol aircraft enables integrating advanced surveillance, reconnaissance and armament systems on a business-jet.

IAI executive vice-president and ELTA president Nisim Hadas said: "The new business-jet based MPA, in concert with UAS and shore-based systems will provide unmatched maritime domain superiority for the benefit of our customers."

Features of the new generation aircraft include an advanced ELTA ELM-2022 Maritime Patrol Radar; an electro-optical sensor; the ELL-8385 ESM/ELINT system; and a complete communications suite comprising radios, broadband SATCOM and data-links alongside Electronic Warfare (EW) and self-protection Suite.

The aircraft’s integrated multi-mission Command & Control Suite includes multi-purpose operator workstations and a weapon and stores management system.

The stores management system will control the under-wing weapons such as torpedoes and anti-ship missiles intended for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti surface warfare (ASuW) together with dispensable Search & Rescue (SAR) stores.

Bombardier Specialized Aircraft vice president Stephane Villeneuve said: "With its superior operational capabilities, the Global 5000 aircraft is the ideal choice for IAI ELTA’s next generation Maritime Patrol Aircraft."

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Image: IAI’s latest ELI-3360 maritime patrol aircraft is based on a modified Bombardier Global 5000 business-jet platform. Photo: courtesy of Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.