Beriev A-100

The Beriev A-100 is a Russian-built airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the Il-76MD-90A transport aircraft. This aircraft is developed to replace the Beriev A-50 in Russian Aerospace Forces service. Avionics and configuration will be similar to the A-50U, but with a new Vega Premier Active Phased Array Radar.

A-100 Premier
A-100 in flight
Role Airborne early warning and control
Manufacturer Beriev / JSC Vega
First flight 18 November 2017
Introduction Not yet in service
Status Planned to military service; in service
Primary user Russian Aerospace Forces
Number built 2 (1 A-100LL, 1 A-100)
Developed from Ilyushin Il-76
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