South Korea has taken delivery of the first of four 737 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for modifications, before handing it over to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force in 2011.

South Korea signed a $1.6bn contract with Boeing IDS in November 2006, for four 737 AEW&C Peace Eye aircraft by 2012, according to defensenews.com.

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The 737 AEW&C contract will help South Korea to achieve its independent intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.

The air force will receive the 737 AEW&C aircraft after it is equipped with Northrop’s L-band multirole electronically scanned array (MESA) radar by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), as part of offset deals from the contract.

The air force will use the 737 AEW&C as an aerial command and control centre to guide fighter interceptors and tactical air force aircraft to combat areas to attack ground targets at low altitudes.

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During emergency situations, the Peace Eye aircraft will help ROK airmen transport air equipment by detecting and identifying airborne objects.

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The 737 will also help the airmen to select coordinates and flight path data, and transfer the information to commanders.

The 737 AEW&C can fly at a maximum altitude of 41,000ft and a top speed of 340kt. It has six common console stations for the mission crew.

Boeing delivered the first 737 plane to Korea, from its Seattle facility, on 4 February 2010.