Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS
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The Boeing E-3 Sentry, commonly
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.
In the mid-1960s, the USAF was seeking an aircraft to replace its piston-engined Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star, which had seen service for over a decade. After issuing preliminary development contracts to three companies, the USAF picked Boeing to construct two airframes to test Westinghouse Electric's and Hughes's competing radars. Both radars used Pulse-Doppler technology, with Westinghouse's design emerging as the contract winner. Testing on the first production E-3 began in October 1975.
The first USAF E-3 was delivered in March 1977, and during the next seven years, a total of 34 aircraft were manufactured. NATO, as a single identity, also had eighteen aircraft manufactured, basing them in Germany. The E-3 was also sold to the United Kingdom (seven) and France (four) and Saudi Arabia (five, plus eight E-3 derived tanker aircraft). In 1991, by which time the last aircraft had been delivered, E-3s participated in Operation Desert Storm, playing a crucial role of directing Coalition aircraft against the enemy. Throughout the aircraft's service life, numerous upgrades were performed to enhance its capabilities. In 1996, Westinghouse Electric was acquired by Northrop before being renamed Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, which currently supports the E-3's radar.
NATO’s “Eye in the Sky” or Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) plays a crucial role in the security of the Euro 2012 Football Tournament over the next three weeks. Poland, as co-host of the competition along with Ukraine has requested the air surveillance and control capability of NATO AWACS to safeguard the event. The NATO AWACS is the Alliance’s largest collaborative programme and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Also available in High Definition. Footage includes Crewmembers of the NATO E-3A (AWACS) Component, Squadron 3, prepare for their flight over Polish airspace, NATO AWACS aircraft at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany, Departure from Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany
This compilation contains images protected under US copyright law.
In the mid-1960s, the USAF was seeking an aircraft to replace its piston-engined Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star, which had seen service for over a decade. After issuing preliminary development contracts to three companies, the USAF picked Boeing to construct two airframes to test Westinghouse Electric's and Hughes's competing radars. Both radars used Pulse-Doppler technology, with Westinghouse's design emerging as the contract winner. Testing on the first production E-3 began in October 1975.
The first USAF E-3 was delivered in March 1977, and during the next seven years, a total of 34 aircraft were manufactured. NATO, as a single identity, also had eighteen aircraft manufactured, basing them in Germany. The E-3 was also sold to the United Kingdom (seven) and France (four) and Saudi Arabia (five, plus eight E-3 derived tanker aircraft). In 1991, by which time the last aircraft had been delivered, E-3s participated in Operation Desert Storm, playing a crucial role of directing Coalition aircraft against the enemy. Throughout the aircraft's service life, numerous upgrades were performed to enhance its capabilities. In 1996, Westinghouse Electric was acquired by Northrop before being renamed Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, which currently supports the E-3's radar.
NATO’s “Eye in the Sky” or Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) plays a crucial role in the security of the Euro 2012 Football Tournament over the next three weeks. Poland, as co-host of the competition along with Ukraine has requested the air surveillance and control capability of NATO AWACS to safeguard the event. The NATO AWACS is the Alliance’s largest collaborative programme and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Also available in High Definition. Footage includes Crewmembers of the NATO E-3A (AWACS) Component, Squadron 3, prepare for their flight over Polish airspace, NATO AWACS aircraft at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany, Departure from Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany
This compilation contains images protected under US copyright law.
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