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"Dragon Wings - Boeing E-3B Sentry"

Boeing E-3B  Sentry    United States Air Force

The E-3 Sentry is an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft that provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications needed by commanders of U.S. and NATO air defense forces. As proven in Desert Storm, it is the premier air battle command and control aircraft in the world today. It is based on a modified Boeing 707/320 commercial airframe and has a rotating radar dome. The dome contains a radar subsystem that permits surveillance from the Earth's surface up into the stratosphere, over land or water. The radar has a range of more than 200 miles (320 kilometers) for low-flying targets and farther for aerospace vehicles flying at medium to high altitudes.
	Official Designation E-3B Sentry Primary Function Airborne Surveillance, Command, Control and Communications National Origin USA Builder Boeing Aerospace Co. Operator U.S.A.F. Wingspan 130 ft - 10 in (39.7 m) Length 145 ft - 6 in (44 m) Height 41 ft - 4 in (12.5 m) Armament None Engines Four Pratt and Whitney TF33-PW-100A turbofan Thrust 21,000 pounds per engine Speed 360 mph (Mach 0.48) Endurance 8 hours w/o refueling Service Ceiling Above 29,000 ft (8,788 m) Crew 4 plus mission crew of 13-19 specialists Date Deployed March 1977 In Service 32 Special Features: - 1/400 Authentic Scale - High Quality Diecast Metal - Detailed markings - Historically Accurate - Pre-assembled - Display In Flight or In Landing Mode Order# 55606

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