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E-5B

765 TexJohnston  6.9 years ago

The E-5 was the Kerknian Air Force's first jet-powered AWACS and EW aircraft. Adopted in 1962, the E-5 carries a large search radar, as well as jamming and surveilance equipment in a chin bulge and in the wingtip pods.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 37.7ft (11.5m)
  • Length 48.7ft (14.8m)
  • Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 14,466lbs (6,561kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,797lbs (9,887kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.093
  • Wing Loading 108.2lbs/ft2 (528.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 201.5ft2 (18.7m2)
  • Drag Points 4555

Parts

  • Number of Parts 45
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 334