The P-3 AEW system is comprised of:

• 1 CCU
• 6 CSUs
• 1 ISC
• 9 J-BOXs
• 2 MSUs

Some features of P-3 AEW are:

• 9 operator interfaces
• Secure TX indication
• 11 T/R radios, 3 assignable Cryptos, 5 Conference nets and 9 NAVAIDS
• HI-level HDST support
• High MTBF
• Backup operation : 4 pre-assigned radios to 4 stations, PA to 2 flight deck stations, and CALL to all stations
• Tempest Compliant