The AWACS data link in Lockon is completely different than Flanker. AWACS will give you verbal info on contacts as well as make them visible on your display. You still have to paint them with your own radar and designate them to lock them up. Not quite as good as the Flanker AWACS (which was probably unrealistic), but still a significant advantage.
EDIT: This info is in reference to the Fulcrums and Flankers only.
Last edited by RedTiger; 10/02/07 03:30 PM.