Boeing E-3A Sentry (AWACS)

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NATO Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS with the iconic radar dome at the ramp, featuring NATO Tigers livery details.

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Aircraft

E-3A Sentry (AWACS) E3CF

NATO/OTAN special scheme

90458

Registration

Airline

9Y*

National Airways

NAE / 9Y*

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 91.0

Great sharpness and angle on the NATO E-3 with animated ramp activity; a touch of tug foreground but still striking.

Location

Leipzig/Halle Airport

LEJ/EDDP

51.4207, 12.2327

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Leipzig/Halle Airport LEJ

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Iconic airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, mainstay of NATO and USAF for decades, based on the Boeing 707 airframe.

Fleet Rarity

1 of less than 20 E-3As operated by NATO; world fleet is around 60 E-3 aircraft in military service.

Record Flights

Notably used in long-endurance missions for surveillance and battle management; record sorties during Gulf War and ongoing NATO operations.

Safety & Events

Some have participated in high-profile military operations and disaster relief; occasional mechanical or crew-related incidents but generally robust record.

Future Outlook

E-3s are being gradually replaced by newer AEW platforms; some airframes expected to retire or transition to museums in the coming years.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-2A-3

Engine

44.42 m

Wingspan

46.68 m

Length

7,400 km

Range

800 km/h

Speed

Up to 26 crew

Capacity

151,957 kg

MTOW

12.73 m

Height

23,500 lbf (104.5 kN) each

Thrust

Approx 105 dB (varies by operation); not subject to ICAO civil noise restrictions

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