The Boeing E-3 Sentry, commonly known as AWACS, is an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Boeing as the prime contractor. Derived from the Boeing 707, it provides all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communications, and is used by the United States Air Force, NATO, Royal Air Force, French Air Force, and Royal Saudi Air Force. The E-3 is distinguished by the distinctive rotating radar dome above the fuselage. Production ended in 1992 after 68 aircraft had been built................1 is the flaps ,2 are the landinggear(pull down)3 to close the bay door,4 is the airbrake. enjoy her!
Specifications
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- Inuyasha8215 3.3 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 93.3ft (28.4m)
- Length 117.0ft (35.6m)
- Height 21.5ft (6.5m)
- Empty Weight 38,536lbs (17,479kg)
- Loaded Weight 65,417lbs (29,672kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.061
- Wing Loading 49.5lbs/ft2 (241.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,322.6ft2 (122.9m2)
- Drag Points 20130
Parts
- Number of Parts 486
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 1,929
Looks and performs alright for its time. Its landing gear system are definitely outdated though
:)wish you like her@joeysellers
You built the inside of the plane as well! Super cool! I was not expecting to see that..