BACN Sizzles on the Dubai Ramp
The E-11A BACN—inevitably known as the “bacon”—is a rarely seen U.S. Air Force asset, and recently the service has signed for six more.
The U.S. Air Force operates the E-11A, a highly modified Bombardier Global 6000, as a “Wi-Fi in the sky” link to enhance battlefield communications. (Photo: David McIntosh)
The U.S. Air Force operates the E-11A, a highly modified Bombardier Global 6000, as a “Wi-Fi in the sky” link to enhance battlefield communications. (Photo: David McIntosh)