A rare dusk capture of a Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) of the U.S. Air Force, taxiing at blue hour with its radar dome clearly visible.
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Spotter's notes
The tail markings 'OK' indicate assignment to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, home of the 552nd Air Control Wing.
Aircraft identity
Registration
OK 55054
ICAO Type
E-3
Model
E-3 Sentry (AWACS)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
U.S. Air Force
Livery
U.S. Air Force
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-2A-3 (early models may use TF33 engines)
Thrust
98 kN (22,000 lbf) per engine (CFM56-2A-3 variant)
Wingspan
44.42 m
Length
46.68 m
Height
12.73 m
MTOW
151,957 kg
Range
7,400 km
Capacity
Flight & mission crew: ~20-25
Cruise Speed
800 km/h
Noise Rating
Typically 91-95 dB (pre-Stage 3 standard - varies by engine and block)
Location
Airport Code
PIK/EGPK
Airport Name
Glasgow Prestwick Airport