NATO Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS in unique blue/white partnership livery taxiing at Geilenkirchen Air Base.
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The large radar dome on top (rotodome) is a defining feature for the E-3 series. Special NATO 40th anniversary livery.
Aircraft identity
Registration
LX-N 90450
ICAO Type
E3CF
Model
E-3A Sentry (AWACS)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
NATO
Livery
NATO (blue/white special livery)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-2A-3
Thrust
97.9 kN (22,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
44.42 m
Length
46.68 m
Height
12.73 m
MTOW
147,000 kg
Range
7,400 km
Capacity
Crew: up to 19 (plus 13 mission specialists)
Cruise Speed
800 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 (varies by engine/payload)
Camera
Device
iPhone