Overview
Based on the Boeing 707, the E-3 carries a 9 m rotating radar dome that can detect aircraft hundreds of kilometres away and direct friendly fighters. NATO, France and Saudi Arabia also flew it; it is being replaced by the E-7 Wedgetail.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 46.61 m |
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| Wingspan | 44.42 m |
| Height | 12.60 m |
| Wing area | 283.4 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 73,480 kg |
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| Max. take-off weight | 147,400 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 855 km/h |
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| Range | 7,400 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 4 + 13–19 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 4 |
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| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney TF33-PW-100A |
| Thrust (each) | 93.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Senior Airman Roslyn Ward / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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