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27 Apr 2026 · © Nico

Spotted on flight radar 24 and can someone explain me what is that over the wings

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Nico · 27 Apr 2026
Thanks for the answer. Now I\'ve become smarter again 😁
Siliconserver · 27 Apr 2026
The Boeing E-3 Sentry has a so called AWACS (Airborne early warning and control system) mounted on the fuselage rooftop. Long story short, its a flying radar system to detect aircraft, missiles, ships etc. at a long range.

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