An impressive sight: A RAF Boeing E-3D Sentry AWACS with its unmistakable radar dome, captured against the clouds.
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Spotter's notes
The rotating radar dome atop the fuselage is the signature of the AWACS family. RAF's E-3Ds are being phased out as of 2023â2024.
Aircraft identity
Registration
ZH102
ICAO Type
E-3D
Model
E-3 Sentry (E-3D variant)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Royal Air Force
Livery
RAF (Royal Air Force)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-2A-3
Thrust
96 kN (21,600 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
44.4 meters
Length
46.6 meters
Height
12.7 meters
MTOW
147,427 kilograms
Range
7,400 kilometers
Capacity
Up to 21 mission crew flight crew
Cruise Speed
800 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 (Legacy rating, 95-105 dB range depending on phase)
Camera
Device
iPhone 15 Pro