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Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS

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The Boeing E-3 Sentry, commonly known as AWACS, is an American 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.

Features:
6 Cameras
And Flares to avoid missiles

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 37.6ft (11.5m)
  • Length 37.3ft (11.4m)
  • Height 12.3ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 10,961lbs (4,972kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,052lbs (8,188kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.814
  • Wing Loading 79.4lbs/ft2 (387.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 227.2ft2 (21.1m2)
  • Drag Points 5965

Parts

  • Number of Parts 99
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 509