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Troy Meink: “The E7 is the replacement for the E3 [aircraft].”

Featuring: Troy Meink, Secretary of the Air Force | National

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BREAKING: Air Force Sec. Troy Meink Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee Amid Iran War

Published | Video Starts at 45:11

So what help me understand the Air Force requirement for airborne early warning and that'll be my only question. Mr. Chair, let me make a couple comments and I'll ask General to join in. The E7 is the replacement for the E3 [aircraft]. in your right, much more capable system. The E2. E2 is a great platform, but it's not in the same class. We have two of the rapid prototype jets on contract and funded. (45:11–45:17)

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Asserts that the E7 aircraft is intended to replace the E3 aircraft.

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