EditThe Boeing E-3 Sentry is an American airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Boeing. E-3s are commonly known as AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System). 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 and Space Force, and Royal Saudi Air Force. The E-3 is distinguished by the distinctive rotating radar dome (rotodome) above the fuselage. Production ended in 1992 after 68 aircraft had been built.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 112.8ft (34.4m)
- Length 104.8ft (31.9m)
- Height 28.3ft (8.6m)
- Empty Weight 35,871lbs (16,270kg)
- Loaded Weight 58,899lbs (26,716kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.578
- Wing Loading 46.5lbs/ft2 (226.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,267.4ft2 (117.7m2)
- Drag Points 32022
Parts
- Number of Parts 202
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 814
