E3-A AWACS
The military version of the four-jet Boeing 707 is the platform for NATO's aerial reconnaissance system AWACS (Airborne Early Warning And Control System).
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It has long-range active and passive sensor systems to provide early identification of aircraft or other flying objects. The system provides control functions and can be used as an airborne operations control centre for allied combat aircraft. EADS Military Air Systems is responsible for the installation of subsystems and sensors and performs upgrade work on the AWACS fleet. The aircraft are maintained and serviced by the Dornier Aircraft Service Centre (DFW) at the Manching site. Getafe is also tasked with providing support for the Trainer Cargo Aircraft (TCA) version of the NATO AWACS aircraft.
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Technical Data
| Max. speed: | 852 km/h |
| Mission duration: | 11 h (without in-flight refuelling, assuming full fuelling capability) |
| Max. takeoff weight: | 152 t |
| Overall length: | 46.6 m |
| Wingspan: | 44.4 m |
| Overall height: | 12.7 m |
| Crew: | 17 Persons |
