707 (E-3F) (AEW)
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The Boeing E-3F Sentry is an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, a variant of the E-3 Sentry, based on the Boeing 707 airframe. It provides all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communications for air defense and battle management.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 1991 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 855 km/h |
| Range | 7,400 km |
| Crew | 17 |
| Weight | 156.4 t |
History
Derived from the Boeing 707 airliner, it was developed by Boeing in the mid-1960s for the U.S. Air Force.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| France | 4 | confirmed |
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