The aircraft replaced the Ilyushin Il-80 in the airborne command and control role.
Provide airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of U.S. goals.
Polish airborne command post version.
It also flew missions included refueling rescue helicopters and performing airborne command, control, and communications functions during combat rescue operations.
This platform incorporates new electronic and flight systems increasing the Golden Hawk's ability to provide accurate and timely airborne command and control.
Operation Silk Purse was the United States' airborne nuclear command and control mission for the European theater of operations from 1961 through 1994.
In addition, the division assumed airborne command and control responsibilities that consisted of supporting auxiliary airborne command post aircraft.
From 1992-2002, the group trained and provided electronic combat capabilities and airborne command and control.
It operates the E-4 aircraft conducting airborne command and control missions.
Missions performed ranged from multi-national general support and airborne command & control, to air movement operations.