KEW-01 Mangru

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KEW-01 Mangru
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KEW-01 flying over Incheon Metropolitan City.
Role Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)
National origin Joseon
Manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd.
First flight 4 October 1996 (Block I)
9 August 2030 (Block II)
Introduction 10 May 2000 (Block I)
8 September 2032 (Block II)
Status In service
Primary user Royal Joseon Air Force

The KAI KEW-01 Mangru is a Joseon's airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. KEW-01s are commonly known as AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System). Derived from the Daesung PA14 airliner, it provides all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communications, and is used by the Royal Joseon Air Force. Production of The KEW-01 Block I ended in 2003 after 24 aircraft had been built, and Block II has been in production since 2031.

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