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An-71 Madcap vs E-3 Sentry AWACS

Antonov An-71 Madcap military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-71 Madcap
Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-3 Sentry AWACS
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Specifications
An-71 Madcap E-3 Sentry AWACS
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Boeing
First flight 12 July 1985 9 February 1972
Year introduced -- 1977
Number produced 3 units 68 units
Average unit price -- $270 million
Wing area -- m² 283.0 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 44.4 m
Height 9.2 m 12.6 m
Length 23.5 m 46.6 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range -- km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 147,417 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 83,915 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 4 x 9,752 kgf
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Overview

The An-71 Madcap and the E-3 Sentry AWACS are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 650 km/h for the An-71 Madcap vs 853 km/h for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The An-71 Madcap operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 10,668 m for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. At 147,417 kg MTOW, the E-3 Sentry AWACS is 4.6:1 the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.

The An-71 Madcap has been produced in 3 units vs 68 for the E-3 Sentry AWACS. The E-3 Sentry AWACS first flew 13 years before the An-71 Madcap (1972 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the An-71 Madcap's 650 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-71 Madcap or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the An-71 Madcap's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the An-71 Madcap's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or E-3 Sentry AWACS?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.