De Havilland Canada E-9A Widget Telemetry and Surveillance Aircraft Family
The E-9A Widget is a specialized U.S. Air Force telemetry and overwater-surveillance aircraft based on the Bombardier Dash 8, formerly Canadian de Havilland, and operated by the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron for weapons-system evaluation and live-fire range safety. Its modified Dash 8 airframe carries sea-surveillance radar and fixed telemetry antennas; the E-9A remains a distinct military and test-support child of the Dash 8 family.
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Identity
- Aliases
- E-9A WidgetE-9ADe Havilland E-9ADash 8 E-9A
- Family Name
- E-9A Widget
- Full Name
- De Havilland Canada E-9A Widget Telemetry and Surveillance Aircraft Family
- Roles
- militaryutilityreconnaissancecommunications
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Crew Capacity
- 4
- Cruise Speed Kph
- 450
- Max Takeoff Mass Kg
- 15,640
- Operating Modes
- land
- Range Km
- 1,609
- Service Ceiling M
- 9,144
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- stol
- Description
- The E-9A Widget is a specialized U.S. Air Force telemetry and overwater-surveillance aircraft based on the Bombardier Dash 8, formerly Canadian de Havilland, and operated by the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron for weapons-system evaluation and live-fire range safety. Its modified Dash 8 airframe carries sea-surveillance radar and fixed telemetry antennas; the E-9A remains a distinct military and test-support child of the Dash 8 family.
- Dimensions
- Height M
- 7.467
- Length M
- 22.28
- Wingspan M
- 25.9
- Manufacturer
- Parent Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 05:00:23 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 05:00:23 UTC