Bombardier E-11A BACN Communications Gateway Variant
The Bombardier E-11A BACN is a modified Global XRS/6000-series aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force as a high-altitude, long-endurance communications gateway. Its Battlefield Airborne Communications Node payload bridges and translates voice, tactical data links, and IP services across incompatible air, ground, maritime, joint, and coalition networks, extending line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight connectivity for commanders and deployed forces.
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Identity
- Aliases
- E-11AE-11A BACNBACNBattlefield Airborne Communications Node
- Family Name
- Bombardier E-11A BACN
- Full Name
- Bombardier E-11A BACN Communications Gateway Variant
- Roles
- militarycommunicationsreconnaissance
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Crew Capacity
- 2
- Cruise Speed Kph
- 1,048
- Empty Mass Kg
- 22,566
- Max Takeoff Mass Kg
- 45,132
- Operating Modes
- land
- Range Km
- 11,547
- Service Ceiling M
- 15,545
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Bombardier E-11A BACN is a modified Global XRS/6000-series aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force as a high-altitude, long-endurance communications gateway. Its Battlefield Airborne Communications Node payload bridges and translates voice, tactical data links, and IP services across incompatible air, ground, maritime, joint, and coalition networks, extending line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight connectivity for commanders and deployed forces.
- Dimensions
- Height M
- 7.569
- Length M
- 30.175
- Wingspan M
- 28.651
- Manufacturer
- Parent Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 04:00:57 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 04:00:57 UTC