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Boeing E-3 Sentry

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Auto Credit Based on Falkenwut's Boeing 707

Credits ALL go to Falkenwut for the original Boeing 707

The Boeing E-3 Sentry, commonly known as AWACS, is an American airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Boeing. 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 (rotodome) above the fuselage. Production ended in 1992 after 68 aircraft had been built. In 1991, when the last aircraft had been delivered, E-3s participated in the Persian Gulf War, playing a crucial role of directing coalition aircraft against Iraqi forces. Throughout the aircraft's service life, numerous upgrades were performed to enhance its capabilities. In 1996, Westinghouse Electric's Defense & Electronic Systems division was acquired by Northrop Corporation, before being renamed Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, which currently supports the E-3's radar.

Controls:
Trim - Elevator Trims
VTOL - Flaps
AG8 - Toggle Lights (For some reason, the Radar Dome would rotate to the opposite direction)

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Boeing 707
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 64.2ft (19.6m)
  • Length 66.8ft (20.4m)
  • Height 18.9ft (5.8m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 28,095lbs (12,744kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.479
  • Wing Loading 31.3lbs/ft2 (152.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 897.4ft2 (83.4m2)
  • Drag Points 17535

Parts

  • Number of Parts 390
  • Control Surfaces 15
  • Performance Cost 1,408