Specifications - E-3 AWACS Airborne Warning and Control System, USA

Key Data
Function	Airborne surveillance and C3 command, contral and communication
E-3A Crew	17 (4 flight crew and 13 AWACS specialists)
E-3B and E-3C Crew	21 (4 flight crew and 17 AWACS specialists)
Dimensions
Wingspan	44.43m (145ft 9in)
Length	46.62m (152ft 11in)
Radome Height	12.5m (41ft 9in)
Radome Diameter	9.1m (30ft)
Radome Thickness	1.8m (6ft)
Radome Height Above Fuselage	3.35m (11ft)
Engines
Powerplant for Non-USA and Non-NATO Aircraft	4 x CFM-56-2 turbo fan engines
Thrust	24,000lb
Powerplant for USA and NATO Aircraft	4 x TF-33-PW-1 00A turbofan engines
Thrust	21,000lb
Performance
Speed	Over 800km/h (500mph)
Aircraft Ceiling	Over 10,670m (35,000ft)
Endurance	Over 11 hours, unrefuelled
Range	Over 9,250km (5,000nm)
Maximum Take-Off Weight	151,955kg (335,000lb)
Armament	None
Worldwide E-3 Fleet
USA	33
Saudi Arabia	5
NATO	17
France	4
UK	7
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