February 17, 2003 at 10:09 pm
Since Turkey is FINALLY going to receive the aid they requested, I have some questions regarding the new acquisitions. Will the AWACS aircraft be E-3’s? If so, where do they come from? What variant? How many will the THK get? Also, how will they be incorporated into the THK’s air defense forces? Will the F-4’s and F-16’s get any type of datalink system?
I know it’s a lot, but anyone with any answers I’d greatly appreciate it.
Also, what air defense systems (SAMS/AAA) does Turkey currently operate? Will the Patriots replace or augment these other system?