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− | + | :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 (USAF), NATO, Royal Air Force (RAF), 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. | |
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+ | :[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_E-3_Sentry Boeing E-3 Sentry] at Wikipedia.org | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:26, 21 January 2016
- Airborne Warning and Control System
- 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 (USAF), NATO, Royal Air Force (RAF), 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.
- See Also
- Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma County (OK)
- North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
- Boeing E-3 Sentry at Wikipedia.org
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